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Full Address
9 11 ROODS, KIRRIEMUIR, DD8 4EZ
Contact Information
Telephone
01575 572773Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
WALTER DAVIDSON & SONS LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1041761
Trading Name
Davidsons Chemists
Owner Name
Walter Davidson & Sons LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2005-03-01
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
9-11 Roods, KIRRIEMUIR, Angus, DD84EZ, 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
18/09/2023
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in the rural town of Kirriemuir that has recently changed ownership. Its main services include dispensing of NHS prescriptions, including serial prescriptions, and it dispenses some medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs to help people take their medicines at the right time. And it delivers medication to people’s homes. The pharmacist is an independent prescriber and delivers the NHS Pharmacy First Plus service to treat common clinical conditions.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy appropriately manages the risks associated with the services it provides for people. Its complete set of written procedures helps the team carry out tasks consistently and safely. Members of the team 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 enough suitably skilled team members to manage its workload. And it has an additional trained team member to support the team and help with the change in ownership process. Team members receive the correct training for their roles and they complete additional regular training to maintain their knowledge and skills. They receive some feedback about how they are performing and know who to raise concerns with should they need to.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are suitable for the services provided and are appropriately maintained. It has a suitable consultation room where people can have a confidential conversation with a pharmacy team member.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy provides a range of services to support people's health needs. It manages it services well and they are easily accessible to people. The pharmacy receives its medicines from reputable sources and stores them appropriately. And 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)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 18/09/2023 | 30/10/2023 | 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 2,128
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
69.5%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 31% 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)
7
of 20
Mid-range
31-35% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 1,992
71st percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 1,575
77th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 2,252
68th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 4,166
40th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,967
0th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 326
95th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 2,842
59th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
17 September 2026
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