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Full Address
48 DRIP ROAD, STIRLING, FK8 1RE
Contact Information
Telephone
01786 652004Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
MACFARLANES PHARMACY LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
9012383
Trading Name
Macfarlanes Pharmacy
Owner Name
Macfarlanes Pharmacy LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2024-04-01
Renewal Date: 2027-01-31
Expiry Date: 2027-03-31
GPHC Registered Address
48a Drip Road, STIRLING, Stirlingshire, FK81RE, 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
23/10/2024
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in Stirling. It dispenses NHS prescriptions including supplying medicines in multi‐compartment compliance packs. The pharmacy dispenses private prescriptions and pharmacy team members advise on minor ailments and medicines use. They provide over‐the‐counter medicines and prescription-only medicines via patient group directions (PGDs).
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy has relevant written procedures for the services it provides, and team members read and follow them. Team members discuss mistakes that happen when dispensing. And they keep records to identify patterns in the mistakes to make safety improvements and reduce the risk of errors. The pharmacy mostly keeps accurate records as required by law, and it keeps people's confidential information safe and secure. Team members understand their roles in protecting vulnerable people.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy reviews its staffing levels to ensure it has the right number of suitably skilled pharmacy team members working when it needs them. It regularly reviews pharmacy team members performance so they can improve and develop in their roles. And it encourages team members to provide feedback and suggest improvements to improve working practices.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are secure, clean, and hygienic. The pharmacy has good facilities for people to have private conversations with pharmacy team members.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy provides services which are easily accessible. And it provides its services safely. The pharmacy gets its medicines from reputable sources, and it stores them appropriately. The team regularly checks medicines are in good condition and suitable to supply. And they identify and remove medicines from use that are no longer fit for purpose.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the equipment it needs to provide safe services. And it uses its facilities to suitably protect people's private information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2024 | 03/12/2024 | 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 186
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
97.3%
Percentile
Low Deprivation
Within the 3% least deprived in Scotland
Lower levels of deprivation typically indicate better access to resources and services
Quintile (5 groups)
1
of 5
Most Deprived
Within 20% most deprived
Decile (10 groups)
1
of 10
Most Deprived
Within 10% most deprived
Vigintile (20 groups)
1
of 20
Most Deprived
Within 5% most deprived
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 150
98th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 475
93rd percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 420
94th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 31
100th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 3,969
43rd percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 155
98th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 817
88th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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