| Standard not met | Reason | Action being taken by the Pharmacy | By when | Notification By Pharmacy Improvements Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | The consultation room is used to store returned needles, some of which are not being kept in appropriate containers. This a health & safety risk to people who use the consultation room. |
Yellow sharps bins in a restricted room – pre filled insulin pens that had not been placed inside sharps bin. All staff have been informed to ensure that all returns are actioned immediately and placed in sharps bins. We will arrange for collection of these sharps bin as and when required. |
09/08/2021 | 09/07/2021 |
| 4.3 | Medicines are sometimes kept in containers that are not air-tight, while they are being dispensed. This may affect their stability and so the pharmacy cannot provide assurance that they are always fit for purpose. |
The medicines will be kept in air-tight containers and this has been addressed with the pharmacy team and action has been taken. |
09/08/2021 | 09/07/2021 |
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