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Full Address
35 MITCHELL ARCADE, RUTHERGLEN, G73 2LS
Contact Information
Telephone
0141 647 9280Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
J & J G DICKSON & SON LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1091065
Trading Name
Dickson Chemist
Owner Name
J & J G Dickson & Son LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2006-04-18
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
35 Mitchell Arcade, Rutherglen, GLASGOW, Lanarkshire, G732LS, 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
31/01/2024
Pharmacy context
This is a busy community pharmacy in the town of Rutherglen in Glasgow. It provides a range of NHS and private services. This includes dispensing NHS prescriptions and providing some people with their medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs to help them take their medicines correctly. The pharmacy provides the NHS Pharmacy First service and supervises the administration of medicines for some people. It has a private prescribing service which includes prescribing low dose naltrexone (LDN). The pharmacy also dispenses medication for several specialist private clinics. And it uses automated technology to support its dispensing services.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy identifies and manages risks associated with its services, including for the private services it is associated with. And it reviews these services regularly to ensure they remain safe. It has written procedures to help team members work safely. Team members record and discuss errors so they can learn from them to help prevent a recurrence. They generally keep suitable records as required by law. And they keep people's private information secure. They know how to respond to concerns to help support vulnerable adults and children.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has an experienced team with a wide range of skills and knowledge. Team members work effectively together and support each other with the day-to-day work. They receive ongoing development opportunities and support to obtain additional qualifications. Pharmacist prescribers have access to peer support to help them keep their knowledge up to date.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are clean, secure and suitable for the services it provides. It has good facilities to meet the needs of people requiring privacy when accessing its services. The pharmacy’s website provides people with information about its services.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
Overall, the pharmacy manages its NHS and private services safely and effectively. And it makes its services accessible to people, so their healthcare needs are met. It uses automated dispensing technology to support the safe delivery of its services. Team members complete checks to ensure that medicines are fit for supply. And they generally ensure people have the necessary information to take their medicines appropriately. And they know how to respond correctly to concerns that medicines might not be suitable to supply.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has a range of equipment and automation that it keeps suitably maintained to help ensure the safe supply of medicines for people. And team members use the equipment in a way that protects people’s private information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Plans agreed with the pharmacy to address areas where standards were not met.
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2024 | 13/03/2024 | Standards met |
| 13/03/2023 | 01/09/2023 | Standards not all met |
| 17/07/2019 | 15/10/2019 | 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 381
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
94.6%
Percentile
Low Deprivation
Within the 6% 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)
1
of 10
Most Deprived
Within 10% most deprived
Vigintile (20 groups)
2
of 20
Most Deprived
Within 10% most deprived
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 452
94th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 293
96th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 278
96th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 1,647
76th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 5,994
14th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 122
98th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 312
96th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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