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GPhC Owner: Bestway National Chemists Limited
Dispenser Name: BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
Code: 6133
Full Address
1 ST ANDREWS STREET, DUNFERMLINE, KY114QG
Contact Information
Telephone
01383 722762Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1042065
Trading Name
Well
Owner Name
Bestway National Chemists LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 1988-08-01
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
1 St Andrews Street, DUNFERMLINE, Fife, KY114QG, 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
01/06/2023
Pharmacy context
The pharmacy is in a row of shops in a residential area in the town of Dunfermline. Its main services include dispensing NHS prescriptions and selling over-the-counter medicines. It supplies some people with their medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs, designed to help people to remember to take their medicines. And it delivers medication to people’s homes.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy suitably identifies the risks associated with the services it provides to people. It has a process to review any mistakes that are made when dispensing. And the pharmacy team is good at using the reviews to improve the safety of its dispensing operation. The pharmacy keeps the records it needs to by law and it keeps people’s information secure. Team members know how to help protect the welfare of vulnerable people.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has enough suitably skilled team members to manage its workload. Team members have the correct training for their roles and complete regular training to maintain their knowledge and skills. They make good use of limited time working together to communicate effectively with each other.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy's premises are suitable for the services it provides, and it maintains them appropriately. Team members keep the premises clean and secure from unauthorised access. And people can speak confidentially to a team members in a private area.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy offers a range of services that are well managed and easily accessible to people. The pharmacy receives its medicines from reputable sources and stores them appropriately. The team carries out checks to help ensure they are safe to supply to people.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2023 | 21/06/2023 | 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 2,798
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
59.9%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 41% least deprived in Scotland
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
3
of 5
Moderately Deprived
41-60% range
Decile (10 groups)
5
of 10
Mid-range
41-50% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
9
of 20
Mid-range
41-45% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 3,096
56th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 2,052
71st percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 2,830
59th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 2,269
67th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,266
10th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 2,644
62nd percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 3,864
45th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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