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Pharmacy Analytics
Full Address
8 QUARRY PLACE, HAMILTON, ML3 7BB
Contact Information
Telephone
01698 422944Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
ELIXIR HEALTHCARE LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1042554
Trading Name
Hamilton Pharmacy
Owner Name
Elixir Healthcare LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2008-05-01
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
8 Quarry Place, HAMILTON, Lanarkshire, ML37BB, 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
31/10/2019
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in Hamilton town centre. It dispenses NHS prescriptions including supplying medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs. The pharmacy offers a repeat prescription collection service and a medicines’ delivery service. It also dispenses private prescriptions. The pharmacy team advises on minor ailments and medicines’ use. And supplies a range of over-the-counter medicines. It also offers a smoking cessation service and flu vaccinations.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Good practice
The pharmacy team members work to professional standards. They provide safe services and look after people’s welfare. The pharmacy keeps records of mistakes when they happen. And the team members consistently use the records for service improvement. The pharmacy keeps the records it needs to by law. And it provides regular training to keep confidential information safe. It understands its role in protecting vulnerable people. And team members complete regular training to ensure they are up-to-date with safeguarding requirements. People using the pharmacy can raise concerns. And team members know to follow the company's complaints handling procedure. This means that they listen to people and put things right when they can.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy monitors its staffing levels. And it ensures it has the right number of suitably skilled pharmacy team members throughout the week. The pharmacy team members reflect on their performance. And identify and discuss their learning needs at review meetings to keep up to date in their roles. The pharmacy encourages and supports the pharmacy team to learn and develop. And the pharmacy team members support each other in their day-to-day work. They can speak up at regular meetings. And make suggestions for improvement to keep services safe and effective.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The premises is secure, clean and hygienic. It has a consultation room that is professional in appearance. And it is an appropriate space for people to sit down and have a private conversation with pharmacy team members.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy displays its opening times and healthcare information at the front of the pharmacy. And it lets people know what services are available to them. The pharmacy has working instructions in place for its services. And these support the pharmacy team to work in a safe and effective way. The pharmacy sources, stores and manages its medicines appropriately. And the pharmacist keeps the pharmacy team up-to-date about high-risk medicines. This means that team members know when to provide people taking these medicines with extra information.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the equipment it needs to provide safe services. And it keeps it clean and well-maintained.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2019 | 15/12/2019 | 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 1,652
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
76.3%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 24% least deprived in Scotland
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
2
of 5
Very Deprived
Within 40% most deprived
Decile (10 groups)
3
of 10
Mid-range
21-30% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
5
of 20
Mid-range
21-25% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 1,414
80th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 1,332
81st percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 1,822
74th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 4,780
31st percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,242
11th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 73
99th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 2,658
62nd percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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