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GPhC Owner: Bestway National Chemists Limited
Dispenser Name: BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
Code: 6639
Full Address
UNIT B NEW CARRON VILLAGE, 1 RONADES ROAD, FALKIRK, FK2 7TA
Contact Information
Telephone
01324 612439Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
9011250
Trading Name
Well
Owner Name
Bestway National Chemists LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2019-10-15
Renewal Date: 2026-08-14
Expiry Date: 2026-10-14
GPHC Registered Address
Unit B, New Carron Village, Ronades Road, FALKIRK, Stirlingshire, FK27TA, 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
21/02/2020
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy located in New Carron Village in Falkirk. It dispenses NHS prescriptions including supplying medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs. It offers a repeat prescription collection service and a medicines’ delivery service. And it provides substance misuse services and dispenses private prescriptions. The pharmacy team advises on minor ailments and medicines’ use. And supplies a range of over-the-counter medicines. It offers blood pressure and a smoking cessation service. The pharmacy moved premises in October 2020. And this was its first inspection.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy team members identify and mostly manage the risks with the pharmacy’s services. They understand their role in protecting vulnerable people. And they are up to date with safeguarding requirements. People using the pharmacy can provide feedback about the services they receive. And team members know to follow the company's complaints handling procedure. The pharmacy team members record and discuss mistakes that happen whilst dispensing. And they use this information to learn and reduce the risk of further errors. The pharmacy keeps the records it needs to by law. And it keeps people’s private information secure. The pharmacy has written working instructions that are in place to keep services safe. But the team doesn’t always follow these instructions. So, some processes for checking prescriptions cannot evidence a full audit trail and are not always robust.
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 they 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21/02/2020 | 30/03/2020 | 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 4,729
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
32.2%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 33% 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)
7
of 10
Mid-range
61-70% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
14
of 20
Mid-range
66-70% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 4,751
32nd percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 3,925
44th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 4,958
29th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 5,537
21st percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 5,298
24th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 519
93rd percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 4,893
30th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
6 May 2026
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