Jhoots Pharmacy (1090954)

Inspection summary findings

Principle 1. Governance

The pharmacy appropriately identifies and manages the risks associated with its services. It has up-to-date written procedures that the pharmacy team follows. It also completes all the records it needs to by law, and it has suitable insurance to cover its services. The pharmacy team keeps people’s private information safe. And it knows how to protect the safety of vulnerable people.

Principle 2. Staff

The pharmacy doesn't have a full team of people at present, but there are just enough to manage. Those team members who are available do work well together, helping each other as necessary. The pharmacy uses suitably accredited training courses to train its staff members. The pharmacy team manages its workload safely and effectively. And team members support one another well.

Principle 3. Premises

The pharmacy premises are clean, organised and appropriate for the services delivered. The pharmacy has enough workspace for the team to work effectively. The pharmacy has a suitable consultation room for private conversations.

Principle 4. Services, including medicines management

The pharmacy provides services to support the health needs of the local community which they suitably adapt due to their short-term staffing constraints. People can easily access these services. Team members make suitable checks to ensure people taking higher-risk medicines do so safely. They store and manage medicines appropriately. And they take the right action in response to safety alerts, so people get medicines and medical devices that are safe to use.

Principle 5. Equipment and facilities

The pharmacy has appropriate equipment for the services it provides. And it keeps its equipment clean and well maintained to make sure it is safe to use.