| Standard not met | Reason | Action being taken by the Pharmacy | By when | Notification By Pharmacy Improvements Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | The pharmacy does not keep all the records it needs to correctly. This includes records about controlled drugs and private prescriptions. |
Private prescriptions – all staff are currently being trained to complete these correctly. Unlicensed specials – staff are now aware to keep all paperwork and KL and EB to complete the conformity forms. CDs – since the inspection, the authorised destruction officer has visited. All out-of-date and patient return CDs have been destroyed and CD balances are correct. Pharmacists are aware the need to keep on top of balance checks. |
31/05/2023 | 31/05/2023 |
| 4.3 | The pharmacy does not store all its medicines correctly, as required by law. |
Out of date medicines – a matrix is now in place and the Saturday staff are being tasked to complete the date checks as soon as possible. MDS – open trays are now being covered by the sealing cards whilst waiting for the pharmacist check. |
31/05/2023 | 31/05/2023 |
Pharmacy inspections
Inspection reports and learning from inspections