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GPhC Owner: Bestway National Chemists Limited
Dispenser Name: BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
Code: 5082
Full Address
18/20 MAIN STREET, BEITH, KA152AD
Contact Information
Telephone
01505 504114Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1105863
Trading Name
Well
Owner Name
Bestway National Chemists LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2010-12-01
Renewal Date: 2026-09-30
Expiry Date: 2026-11-30
GPHC Registered Address
18-20 Main Street, BEITH, Ayrshire, KA152AD, 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
25/10/2019
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in the town of Beith, Ayrshire. It dispenses both NHS and private prescriptions and sells a range of over-the-counter medicines. The pharmacy team offers advice to people about minor illnesses and long-term conditions. And it offers services including a home delivery service, seasonal flu vaccinations the NHS chronic medicines service (CMS) and the pharmacy first service. It also supplies medicines in multi-compartmental compliance packs to people living in their own homes.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy identifies and manages many of the risks associated with the services it provides to people. And it has a set of up-to-date written procedures for the team members to follow to help them deliver the services safely. It keeps the records it must have by law. And it keeps people's private information secure. The team members discuss and record any mistakes that they make when dispensing. So, they can learn from each other. And they implement changes to minimise the risk of similar mistakes happening in the future. The team members know when and how to raise a concern to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy team members have the appropriate qualifications and skills to provide the pharmacy's services safely and effectively. They work well together to manage their workload and to ensure people receive a high-quality service. The pharmacy team members complete training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. And they are provided with annual appraisals to discuss their performance and training needs. They can make suggestions to improve the pharmacy’s services. And they feel comfortable to raise professional concerns when necessary.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy is kept secure and is well maintained. The premises are suitable for the services the pharmacy provides. It has a sound-proofed room where people can have private conversations with the pharmacy’s team members.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy's services are easily accessible to people. The team members take steps to identify people taking high-risk medicines. And, they provide these people with advice to help them take these medicines safely. The pharmacy provides medicines to some people in multi-compartmental compliance packs to help them take them correctly. And it manages the risks associated with the service appropriately. The pharmacy sources its medicines from licenced suppliers. And it stores and manages its medicines appropriately.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy’s equipment is well maintained and appropriate for the services it provides. The pharmacy uses its equipment to protect people’s confidentiality.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2019 | 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 2,512
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
64.0%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 36% 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)
4
of 10
Mid-range
31-40% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
8
of 20
Mid-range
36-40% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 2,084
70th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 2,421
65th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 2,459
65th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 2,438
65th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,595
5th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 2,751
61st percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 2,398
66th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
11 August 2026
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