Inspection outcome: Standards met
Last inspection: 11/07/2023
Pharmacy context
This pharmacy is situated in the outpatient department of an independent hospital in central London. The hospital provides a range of private healthcare services. The pharmacy’s main activity is dispensing outpatient prescriptions for people attending clinics managed by the hospital. The hospital activity is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council so it can sell a very limited range of over-the-counter medicines and dispense occasional prescriptions issued by external prescribers or clinics which are not part of the hospital.
Inspection summary findings
Principle 1. Governance
The pharmacy suitably manages the risks associated with its services. It has policies and procedures to help make sure the team works effectively, and it keep the records it needs to by law. The pharmacy team reviews its ways of working and makes changes to improve patient outcomes. Pharmacy team members keep people’s confidential information secure, and they understand their role in protecting vulnerable people.
Principle 2. Staff
The pharmacy’s staff profile and skill mix are suitable for the services provided. All team members have professional qualifications relevant to their role. They work in an open culture which supports ongoing learning and development.
Principle 3. Premises
The pharmacy is bright, clean and professional in appearance. It provides a suitable environment for healthcare.
Principle 4. Services, including medicines management
The pharmacy provides its services safely. The pharmacy team members support people taking higher-risk medicines by making extra checks and providing counselling where necessary. It obtains medicines from licensed suppliers, and it carries out checks to make sure that they are kept in good condition.
Principle 5. Equipment and facilities
Members of the pharmacy team have the equipment and facilities they need for the services they provide. Equipment is appropriately maintained so that it is safe to use, and it is used in a way that protects privacy.
Pharmacy details
Medical Centre
Pharmacy Department
50-54 Beaumont Street
London
W1G6DW
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 |