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Full Address
2 FERNIEHILL ROAD, GILMERTON, EDINBURGH, EH177AB
Contact Information
Telephone
0131 664 3295Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
GILMERTON HEALTHCARE
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1042665
Trading Name
Gilmerton Pharmacy
Owner Name
Gilmerton Healthcare limitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 1998-01-01
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
2 Ferniehill Road, Gilmerton, EDINBURGH, Midlothian, EH177AB, Scotland
Region: Scotland
What are GPhC inspection reports?
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) inspects registered pharmacies against five standards. Reports show whether the pharmacy met the standards, with improvement or enforcement action where needed. Premises ID is the same as the pharmacy's GPhC registration number.
Inspection outcome
Standards met
Last inspection
26/01/2024
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in a residential area of Edinburgh that changed ownership in September 2023. The pharmacy sells over‐the‐counter medicines and dispenses NHS prescriptions. It delivers medicines for some people to their homes and supplies some people with their medicines in multi‐compartment compliance packs to help them with taking their medicines. The pharmacy team advises on minor ailments and provides the NHS Pharmacy First service.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy appropriately manages the risks associated with the services it provides for people. It has a complete set of written procedures which help the team carry out tasks consistently and safely. Team members record and learn from the mistakes they make when dispensing. And they keep the records they need to by law. Team members have knowledge and experience to help support vulnerable people.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has sufficient team members with the right qualifications and knowledge to manage its workload and provide its services. The pharmacy team supports its members to complete appropriate training for their roles and keep their skills up to date. Members of the team work well together and communicate effectively. And they are comfortable raising concerns should they need to.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are suitable for the services provided and the team maintains them to a high standard. The pharmacy has private consultation facilities where people can have confidential conversations with a pharmacy team member if needed. The pharmacy is secure when closed.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy provides a range of services to support people's health needs. It manages its services well and they are easily accessible to people. The pharmacy receives its medicines from reputable sources and stores them appropriately. The team carries out checks to help ensure the medicines are kept in good condition.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the equipment and facilities it needs to support the safe delivery of its services. It maintains its equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose and safe to use. And its team members use the equipment appropriately to protect people’s confidentiality.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Plans agreed with the pharmacy to address areas where standards were not met.
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 26/01/2024 | 02/02/2024 | Standards met |
| 18/05/2023 | 01/08/2023 | Standards not all met |
| 16/03/2022 | 10/05/2022 | Standards not all met |
| 03/06/2021 | 30/06/2021 | Standards met |
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD)
Understanding SIMD
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) ranks 6,976 data zones from most deprived (1) to least deprived (6,976).
Key Points:
Overall Deprivation
Rank 1,053
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
84.9%
Percentile
Low Deprivation
Within the 16% least deprived in Scotland
Lower levels of deprivation typically indicate better access to resources and services
Quintile (5 groups)
1
of 5
Most Deprived
Within 20% most deprived
Decile (10 groups)
2
of 10
Most Deprived
Within 20% most deprived
Vigintile (20 groups)
4
of 20
Most Deprived
Within 20% most deprived
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 957
86th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 1,064
85th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 1,051
85th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 1,081
85th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,538
6th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 725
90th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 1,726
75th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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