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Pharmacy Analytics
Full Address
3 SHORE STREET, ULLAPOOL, IV262UJ
Contact Information
Telephone
01854 612114Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BOOTS THE CHEMISTS LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1042863
Trading Name
Boots
Owner Name
Boots UK LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 1997-10-20
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
3 Shore Street, ULLAPOOL, Ross-Shire, IV262UJ, 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
05/09/2019
Pharmacy context
The pharmacy is in the centre of Ullapool. It dispenses NHS prescriptions and provides a range of extra services. The pharmacy collects prescriptions from local surgeries. And it supplies medicines in multi-compartmental compliance packs when people need extra support. It dispenses prescriptions for care homes . Consultation facilities are available. And people can be seen in private.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy team members work to professional standards. They provide safe services and look after people’s welfare. The pharmacy keeps records of mistakes when they happen. And they make improvements to keep services safe. The pharmacy keeps the records it needs to by law. And it provides regular training to keep confidential information safe. It understands its role in protecting vulnerable people. And team members are trained to ensure they understand the company’s safeguarding arrangements. People using the pharmacy can raise concerns. And team members know to follow the company's complaints handling procedure. This means they listen to people and put things right when they can.
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 identify and discuss their learning needs to keep up to date in their roles. 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 can speak up at regular meetings. And make suggestions for improvement to keep services safe and effective.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are clean. And provides a safe, secure and professional environment for people to receive healthcare.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy displays its opening times and healthcare information in the window. And it lets people know about its services and when they 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 dispenses multi-compartmental compliance packs and supports people in care homes. It supplies extra information to these people and supports them to take their medicines. The pharmacy sources, stores and manages its medicines appropriately. And updates the pharmacy team 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2019 | 04/11/2019 | 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 4,402
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
36.9%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 37% 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)
13
of 20
Mid-range
61-65% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 3,374
52nd percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 3,903
44th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 4,578
34th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 3,973
43rd percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,341
9th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 3,277
53rd percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 3,613
48th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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