| Standard not met | Reason | Action being taken by the Pharmacy | By when | Notification By Pharmacy Improvements Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | The pharmacy does not consistently keep appropriate records for some of its controlled drugs (CDs). Patient returned CDs are not recorded on receipt, and it does not keep running balances for methadone or conduct regular audits of stock. As a result, the pharmacy may be unable to fully account for these medicines or demonstrate their safe management. |
Relevant pharmacy team members shall complete remedial training on the pharmacy's returned CD disposal procedures. |
08/04/2025 | 07/04/2025 |
| 1.7 | The pharmacy does not effectively separate confidential waste from general waste for proper disposal. This means there is a risk of breaching confidential information. |
A labelled confidential waste bin shall be kept separate from the general waste refuse bin. |
08/04/2025 | 07/04/2025 |
| 4.3 | The pharmacy does not consistently store CDs in compliance with safe custody requirements. CD stock is not always stored securely. |
Relevant pharmacy team members shall complete remedial training on the pharmacy's written procedure for handling and securing CD stock. |
08/04/2025 | 07/04/2025 |
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