Inspection outcome: Standards met
Last inspection: 09/07/2019
Pharmacy context
This is a temporary pharmacy open only for the duration of the Wimbledon tennis championships. It is sited in a small unit below one of the main courts at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, and dispenses private prescriptions, sells a range of over-the-counter medicines and provides health advice.
Inspection summary findings
Principle 1. Governance
Members of the pharmacy team are clear about their roles and responsibilities. They work to professional standards, identifying and managing risks effectively. The pharmacy has written instructions which are kept up to date and tell staff how to complete tasks safely. It has adequate insurance in place to help protect people if things do go wrong. The pharmacy’s team members understand how they can help to protect the welfare of vulnerable people.
Principle 2. Staff
The pharmacy has enough staff to manage its workload safely and they work well as a team even though they are only together for a very short period of time. Pharmacy team members are well trained and have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They can make suggestions to improve safety and workflows where appropriate.
Principle 3. Premises
The pharmacy provides a safe, secure and professional environment for people to receive its services.
Principle 4. Services, including medicines management
The pharmacy delivers its services in a safe and effective manner, and visitors with a range of needs can access them. Although the pharmacy only carries a very limited range of stock, it sources, stores and manages its medicines safely and makes sure that they are fit for purpose.
Principle 5. Equipment and facilities
The pharmacy has the right equipment for the range of services it provides, and it makes sure that it is properly maintained. The pharmacy generally keeps most people’s private information safe.
Pharmacy details
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club
Wimbledon Village
London
SW195AE
England
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 |