| Standard not met | Reason | Action being taken by the Pharmacy | By when | Notification By Pharmacy Improvements Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Record keeping for the prescribing service is inadequate. The pharmacist is not making clear records about his prescribing decisions. This means that there is insufficient evidence to support the decision should a query occur, and this information is not available to support future prescribing decisions. |
Record keeping protocols have been established, as highlighted above. |
04/01/2022 | 22/02/2022 |
| 1.1 | The pharmacy cannot show that it manages all the risks linked to the prescribing service appropriately. Prescribing decisions are not adequately recorded. |
The pharmacy has implemented a record keeping system to enable the pharmacist prescriber to safely record consultations in line with RCGP guidelines. This includes a thorough history taking section, examination section, undifferentiated and differentiated diagnosis section, safety netting and planned section. |
04/01/2022 | 22/02/2022 |
| 4.2 | The pharmacy cannot show that its prescribing service always protects people’s health and well-being. It does not always take all reasonable steps to confirm that the information provided by people is reliable. |
The pharmacy has implemented a robust standard operating procedure for the prescribing service and a thorough record keeping process. |
04/01/2022 | 22/02/2022 |
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