Inspection outcome: Standards met
Last inspection: 16/11/2022
Pharmacy context
This pharmacy is situated within a clinic in the Harley Street area. The clinic trades as Moorfields Private Eye Hospital and it is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It offers ophthalmology diagnosis and treatments including outpatient appointments and day surgery. The pharmacy primarily dispenses private prescriptions for people visiting the clinic which falls under its CQC regulated activities and is therefore outside of the scope of this inspection. It is registered with the GPhC so that it can sell over the counter medicines and dispense occasional external prescriptions.
Inspection summary findings
Principle 1. Governance
The
pharmacy has policies and procedures to make sure it operates safely. It
suitably identifies and manages risks, and it maintains appropriate records.
The pharmacy keeps people’s information safe, and the pharmacist understands
their role in protecting vulnerable people.
Principle 2. Staff
The pharmacist is solely responsible for managing the pharmacy service. The workload is manageable, and the pharmacist can seek advice and support from the wider clinical team if needed.
Principle 3. Premises
The
pharmacy premises is suitable for the service it provides. It is secure, clean
and appropriately maintained.
Principle 4. Services, including medicines management
The pharmacy's working practices are generally safe. It sources, stores and manages its medicines appropriately.
Principle 5. Equipment and facilities
The pharmacy has the equipment it needs to provide its services. It appropriately maintains and monitors equipment, so it is safe to use.
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 |