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Pharmacy Analytics
Full Address
12 MARMION ROAD, LANGLEE, GALASHIELS, TD1 2DE
Contact Information
Telephone
01896 756555Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
GALA MEDICINES LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
9011722
Trading Name
Borders Pharmacy
Owner Name
Gala Medicines LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2021-10-15
Renewal Date: 2026-08-14
Expiry Date: 2026-10-14
GPHC Registered Address
8A Marmion Road, GALASHIELS, Scottish Borders, TD12DE, 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
03/07/2024
Pharmacy context
This is a busy community pharmacy in the town of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. 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 mistakes made during the dispensing process to learn from them. And they make changes to help prevent the same mistake from happening again. They generally keep the records required by law and keep people’s private information secure. Team members have completed training to respond appropriately 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. And those in training receive appropriate supervision. Team members complete ongoing training to help develop their skills and knowledge. They suitably respond to requests for advice and sales of medicines.
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 source medicines from recognised suppliers and complete checks on them to ensure they are fit for supply. They provide people accessing services 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)
Plans agreed with the pharmacy to address areas where standards were not met.
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2024 | 29/07/2024 | Standards met |
| 16/11/2023 | 02/02/2024 | Standards not all 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 277
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
96.0%
Percentile
Low Deprivation
Within the 4% 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 224
97th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 339
95th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 342
95th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 440
94th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 5,074
27th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 617
91st percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 2,299
67th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
6 May 2026
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