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Full Address
36/40 HORSEMARKET, KELSO, TD5 7HD
Contact Information
Telephone
01573 224613Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
L. ROWLAND & CO (RETAIL) LIMITED
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1100664
Trading Name
Rowlands Pharmacy
Owner Name
L Rowland & Co (Retail) LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2009-10-02
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
36-40 Horsemarket, KELSO, Roxburghshire, TD57HD, 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
30/09/2024
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in the town of Kelso in the Scottish Borders. Its main activity is dispensing NHS prescriptions and providing people with their medicines as individual doses in pouches, to help them take their medicines correctly. It provides a range of services including NHS Pharmacy First. And it provides 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 to deliver services safely and effectively. Team members record mistakes made during the dispensing process and they make changes to help prevent the same or a similar mistake occurring. They mostly keep the necessary records required by law. And they keep people’s private information secure. Team members respond appropriately to concerns about the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has enough suitably qualified and team members in training to deliver its services safely. Team members complete ongoing training to help develop their skills and knowledge. They ask appropriate questions and give appropriate advice when assisting people with their healthcare needs.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are spacious, secure and suitable for the services the pharmacy provides. It has appropriate facilities where people can have private conversations with team members.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy manages the delivery of its services well. And it makes them accessible to people. Team members provide people with the necessary information to take their medicines safely. They obtain medicines from recognised suppliers, and they complete regular checks on them to ensure they remain fit for supply. They respond appropriately to alerts about the safety of medicines.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has suitable equipment to provide its services. Team members generally use the equipment in a way that protects people’s private information
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2024 | 04/11/2024 | 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 2,911
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
58.3%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 42% 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 3,068
56th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 2,483
64th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 2,755
61st percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 2,934
58th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,495
7th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 973
86th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 3,147
55th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
28 January 2026
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