Analyzing dispensing patterns...
0% complete
Pharmacy Analytics
GPhC Owner: Bestway National Chemists Limited
Dispenser Name: BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LIMITED
Code: 7618
Full Address
21-23 HIGH STREET, LOCKERBIE, DG112JL
Contact Information
Telephone
01576 202618Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LIMITED
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1090253
Trading Name
Well
Owner Name
Bestway National Chemists LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2007-03-01
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
21-23 High Street, LOCKERBIE, DG112JL, 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
01/04/2025
Pharmacy context
This is a pharmacy in the town of Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway. Its main activity is dispensing NHS prescriptions and providing people with their medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs to help them take their medicines effectively. It provides a range of services including NHS Pharmacy First. This was a full routine inspection of the pharmacy. The pharmacy was last inspected in August 2015.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 | 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 3,036
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
56.5%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 44% least deprived in Scotland
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
3
of 5
Moderately Deprived
41-60% range
Decile (10 groups)
5
of 10
Mid-range
41-50% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
9
of 20
Mid-range
41-45% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 2,613
63rd percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 2,998
57th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 2,093
70th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 3,224
54th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 5,817
17th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 2,859
59th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 5,000
28th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
All data is updated monthly from official NHS sources, ensuring you always have access to the latest information.
Explore locations visually with our interactive map interface. Filter by region, view details, and discover patterns.
Comprehensive performance metrics, trends, and historical data to help you make informed decisions.
Access comprehensive analytics, interactive maps, and detailed insights for NHS pharmacies and GP practices across England and Scotland.