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Full Address
34-41 KINGS MALL, THISTLE SHOPPING CENTRE, STIRLING, FK8 2EE
Contact Information
Telephone
01786 473628Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BOOTS UK LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
9010963
Trading Name
Boots
Owner Name
Boots UK LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2018-07-15
Renewal Date: 2026-05-14
Expiry Date: 2026-07-14
GPHC Registered Address
34-41 Thistle Shopping Centre, STIRLING, Stirlingshire, FK82EE, 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
18/10/2023
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in Stirling. It dispenses NHS and private prescriptions including supplying medicines in multi‐compartment compliance packs. Pharmacy team members advise on minor ailments and medicines use. And they supply over‐the‐counter medicines and prescription only medicines via 'patient group directions' (PGDs).
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy team members work to professional standards to keep services safe and effective. They discuss mistakes that happen when dispensing and they keep records to identify patterns in the mistakes. And then take the opportunity to improve and reduce the risk of further errors. The pharmacy keeps the records it needs to by law. And it provides regular training to keep confidential information safe. Team members understand their roles in protecting vulnerable people. And they complete regular training to ensure they are up to date with safeguarding requirements.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy reviews its staffing levels to ensure it has the right number of suitably skilled pharmacy team members throughout the week. Team members have the right qualifications and skills for their roles and the services they provide. The pharmacy encourages and supports the pharmacy team to learn and develop. And it provides access to ongoing training. The pharmacy team members support each other in their day-to-day work. And they discuss mistakes to learn from each and improve their performance.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The premises is secure, clean and hygienic. It has consultation facilities that are professional in appearance and they provide an appropriate space for people to sit down and have a private conversation with pharmacy team members.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy provides services which are easily accessible. And it provides its services in accordance with safe working practices. The pharmacy gets its medicines from reputable sources, and it stores them appropriately. The team conducts checks to make sure medicines are in good condition and suitable to supply. And they show the pharmacy has arrangements in place to identify and remove medicines that are no longer fit for purpose.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the equipment and facilities it needs to provide safe services. And it has the necessary arrangements in place to restrict access to confidential information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 18/10/2023 | 06/11/2023 | 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 4,956
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
29.0%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 29% most deprived in Scotland
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
4
of 5
Less Deprived
Within 40% least deprived
Decile (10 groups)
8
of 10
Mid-range
71-80% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
15
of 20
Mid-range
71-75% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 5,109
27th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 5,520
21st percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 6,400
8th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 4,400
37th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 4,291
39th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 390
94th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 484
93rd percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
28 January 2026
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