Pharmacy context
There are occasions where we might take enforcement action against pharmacies without visiting and inspecting them. Sometimes it might be necessary to put restrictions on the services of newly registered pharmacies, where the pharmacy is moving from another location and the existing pharmacy already has enforcement action and restrictions on its registration. On other occasions it might be necessary to put restrictions on a newly registered pharmacy if it is under the same ownership structure as another pharmacy where we have taken enforcement action. The pharmacy can continue to provide other services which are not affected by the restrictions imposed.
What do the inspection outcomes mean?
After an inspection each pharmacy receives one overall outcome. This will be either Standards met or Standards not all met
| The pharmacy has met all the standards for registered pharmacies | |
| The pharmacy has not met one or more of the standards for registered pharmacies |
What do the summary findings for each principle mean?
The standards for registered pharmacies are made up of five principles. The pharmacy will also receive one of four possible findings for each of these principles. These are:
| The pharmacy delivers an innovative service and benefits the whole community and performs well against the standards | |
| The pharmacy delivers positive outcomes for patients and performs well against most of the standards | |
| The pharmacy meets all the standards | |
| The pharmacy has not met one or more standards |