| Standard not met | Reason | Action being taken by the Pharmacy | By when | Notification By Pharmacy Improvements Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | The pharmacy does not keep necessary records required. It has fallen behind with ensuring records are kept for private prescriptions, unlicensed specials, and controlled drugs. |
1*Private Prescriptions – All Private Prescriptions to be entered in the prescription book. Any private prescriptions received to be entered on the same day of dispensing or following day. 2*Unlicensed specials – Specials records to be fully completed as soon as product is received. To amend the current special records – run reports of medication dispensed and attach copies of prescriptions and dispensing labels to the special invoices and conformity notes. 3*Controlled drugs – Discrepancies all to be investigated and amended. Controlled drug balances to be carried out on a weekly basis. Discrepancies to be investigated and amended on the day of the balance check or following day. |
05/12/2024 | |
| 4.3 | The pharmacy fridge does not store medicines at the correct temperature. |
New fridge has been ordered and delivered to the pharmacy. New fridge is now being used by the pharmacy. Current temperature, minimum and maximum temperature chart record to be kept of the fridge on a daily basis. Any discrepancies to be reported to the manager and escalated to head office, if unresolved at branch level. |
21/11/2024 | 06/11/2024 |
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