J.G. Clifford Dispensing Chemist (1124646)

Inspection summary findings

Principle 1. Governance

The pharmacy generally manages its risks well. Its team members monitor risks in the dispensing process to make it safer. The pharmacy keeps the legal records that it needs to, and generally makes sure they are accurate. Its team members know how to protect vulnerable people. And they generally manage people’s personal information well.

Principle 2. Staff

The pharmacy has enough staff to manage its workload. It makes sure that its staffing level is organised and appropriate. Its team members have the right qualifications for their roles and they know when to refer to the pharmacist.

Principle 3. Premises

The pharmacy provides its services from suitable premises. Its team members keep the premises clean and tidy. The pharmacy has enough space to safely provide its services, and it has appropriate security arrangements to protect its premises.

Principle 4. Services, including medicines management

The pharmacy generally manages its services well. Its team members provide appropriate advice to people who receive higher-risk medicines. The pharmacy obtains its medicines from reputable suppliers and generally stores them appropriately.

Principle 5. Equipment and facilities

The pharmacy has the right equipment and facilities to provide its services. Its team members know how to keep equipment in good working order. And they use up-to-date reference sources when they provide the pharmacy’s services.