| Standard not met | Reason | Action being taken by the Pharmacy | By when | Notification By Pharmacy Improvements Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | The pharmacy cannot show that it manages people's information safely. It does not separate its confidential waste from general waste. And it cannot demonstrate that it makes sure any sensitive information on confidential waste is adequately destroyed before disposal or is disposed via more secure routes such as through specialist waste contractors. |
The pharmacy has signed up to a waste management service to ensure confidential waste is safely disposed of. |
08/12/2025 | 11/12/2025 |
| 3.1 | The pharmacy stores unsealed, used sharps bins in public areas. This increases the risk of people accidentally being exposed to used needles. |
The pharmacy has moved its sharps bins into the dispensary and consultation rooms. And the lids of the bins are now in place. |
08/12/2025 | 11/12/2025 |
| 4.3 | The pharmacy does not always store all its medicines that need safe custody in line with requirements. |
The pharmacy is taking steps to ensure its medicines requiring safe custody are stored in line with requirements. |
08/12/2025 | 11/12/2025 |
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