Alpha Chemist (1035051)

Inspection summary findings

Principle 1. Governance

The pharmacy’s working practices are safe and effective. Its team members understand their roles and responsibilities. They listen to people’s concerns and keep people’s information safe. Team members discuss any mistakes they make, and they share information on what could go wrong to help reduce the chance of making mistakes in future.

Principle 2. Staff

The pharmacy team has a good level of highly trained and skilled individuals. It manages the workload safely and effectively. And team members work well together. They are able to raise concerns and make suggestions to improve the quality of its services.​

Principle 3. Premises

The pharmacy’s premises were tidy, organised and clean. They provide a safe, secure environment for people to receive healthcare services.

Principle 4. Services, including medicines management

The pharmacy provides its services safely and effectively and makes them available to everyone. It manages its medicines safely and effectively and gives people the advice they need to help them take their medicines properly. The pharmacy is good at helping people to benefit from their medicines. The pharmacy’s team members check stocks of medicines regularly to make sure they are in date and fit for purpose.

Principle 5. Equipment and facilities

The pharmacy has the right equipment and facilities for the services it provides. In general, it uses its facilities and equipment to keep people’s information safe.