Asda Pharmacy (1091600)

Inspection summary findings

Principle 1. Governance

The pharmacy generally manages its risks well. Its team members make appropriate records about errors and near misses, so they can identify trends and make improvements. However, they could identify more specific actions to help make further improvements to safety. The pharmacy keeps the legal records that it needs to and makes sure that these are accurate. The pharmacy’s team members manage people’s personal information properly. And they know how to protect vulnerable people.

Principle 2. Staff

The pharmacy adequately manages its workload. Its team members have the right qualifications for their roles, and they receive ongoing training to keep their knowledge up to date. They competently perform tasks and know when it is appropriate to refer to the pharmacist.

Principle 3. Premises

The pharmacy provides its services from suitable premises. It has enough space to dispense and store its medicines. And it has appropriate security arrangements to protect its premises.

Principle 4. Services, including medicines management

The pharmacy generally manages its risks well. It sources its medicines from reputable suppliers, and it stores them in appropriate conditions, so they are safe for people to use. It takes the right action when it receives information about medicines recalls. The pharmacy’s team members identify higher-risk medicines, so they can provide appropriate advice to people.

Principle 5. Equipment and facilities

The pharmacy has the right equipment and facilities to provide its services. Its team members know how to report maintenance issues, so they can be appropriately managed. The pharmacy’s team members use up-to-date reference sources when they deliver the pharmacy’s services.