| Standard not met | Reason | Action being taken by the Pharmacy | By when | Notification By Pharmacy Improvements Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | The pharmacy does not adequately maintain all of the records required by law, specifically the emergency supply record and the private prescription records. |
Private prescription book to be updated and all Rxs are entered and dated. Emergency supplies now will be recorded on the PMR under pending requests, an update from the previous emergency supply method using labels. |
30/08/2019 | 30/08/2019 |
| 4.3 | The pharmacy does not carry out adequate checks to ensure that medicines are suitable for supply and stored appropriately, including date checking and temperature monitoring of the fridge used to store medicines. And some medicines are not stored as securely as they should be. |
All historical records for fridge temperatures, date checking matrix’s, to be retrieved and stored in pharmacy. An updated version of the date checking matrix is in place and being utilised. Fridge temperatures recorded and thermometer probe secured to give an accurate temperature reading. CD cabinet at rear has been secured via bolts to the floor and checked by accountable officer from NHS of England . All expired CD’S have been destroyed and patient return’s also. All stock is safely secured. We aim to undertake monthly checks to ensure processes are being followed. |
30/08/2019 | 30/08/2019 |
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