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Full Address
21-23 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DG1 1DJ
Contact Information
Telephone
01387 269183Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BOOTS UK LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1097966
Trading Name
Boots
Owner Name
Boots UK LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2009-01-09
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
21-23 Castle Street &, 70 Buccleuch Street, DUMFRIES, Dumfriesshire, DG11DJ, 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
23/07/2024
Pharmacy context
This is a busy pharmacy in the town of Dumfries in Scotland. Its main activity is dispensing NHS prescriptions. It provides some people with their medication in multi-compartment compliance packs to help them take their medicines correctly and it provides a range of NHS services including Pharmacy First. It has a delivery service, taking medicines to people in their homes.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy’s written procedures help team members manage risk and provide services safely. Team members record errors made during the dispensing process to learn from them and they make changes to help prevent the same mistake from happening again. They mostly keep the records required by law and they keep people’s private information secure. Team members have the necessary training to respond effectively to concerns for the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has suitably skilled and competent team members to help manage the workload. Those in training receive appropriate support to complete their courses. And other team members complete ongoing training to help develop their skills and knowledge. They suitably respond to requests for sales of medicines and support people with their healthcare needs.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are clean, secure and suitable for the services provided. It has appropriate facilities for people requiring privacy when accessing services.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy manages the delivery of its services safely and effectively. Team members complete regular checks on medicines to ensure they remain fit for supply. They provide people with relevant information to help them take their medicines safely. And they respond appropriately to alerts about the safety of medicines.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the equipment it needs to provide its services. Team members use the equipment in a way that protects people’s private information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 23/07/2024 | 19/08/2024 | 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 392
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
94.4%
Percentile
Low Deprivation
Within the 6% 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)
2
of 20
Most Deprived
Within 10% most deprived
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 682
90th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 197
97th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 375
95th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 1,316
81st percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,592
6th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 8
100th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 999
86th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
28 January 2026
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