Allied Pharmacy Elmer Road (1100866)

Inspection summary findings

Principle 1. Governance

The pharmacy has safe and effective working practices. Members of the pharmacy team monitor the safety of their services well. They record their mistakes and review them to help improve the pharmacy’s internal processes. Team members proactively protect the welfare of vulnerable people and they understand how to suitably protect people’s private information. The pharmacy generally maintains its records appropriately in accordance with the law.

Principle 2. Staff

The pharmacy has sufficient staff to manage its workload, although given the recent increase in business these levels should be kept under review. Pharmacy team members are suitably trained and skilled for the tasks they undertake. They have a clear understanding of their responsibilities. And team members are encouraged to develop and keep their skills and knowledge updated by completing regular training.

Principle 3. Premises

The pharmacy's premises provide a suitable environment to deliver its services. The pharmacy is clean, it is professional in its appearance. And, it has sufficient space to safely provide its services.

Principle 4. Services, including medicines management

The pharmacy provides its services safely and effectively. The pharmacy team members are helpful and ensure the pharmacy’s services are easily accessible. The pharmacy obtains its medicines from reputable sources. It stores and manages them appropriately.

Principle 5. Equipment and facilities

The pharmacy has the necessary equipment and facilities it needs to provide its services safely. The pharmacy keeps its equipment clean and uses its facilities appropriately to protect people’s privacy.