Inspection outcome: Standards met
Last inspection: 06/10/2023
Pharmacy context
This is a pharmacy which is closed to the public and provides its services at a distance. The pharmacy is in a warehouse unit in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It has an NHS contract but mostly dispenses medicines against private prescriptions. The pharmacy also has an online presence (https://pharmazonhomecare.com/).
Inspection summary findings
Principle 1. Governance
The pharmacy has robust systems in place to identify and manage the risks associated with its services. The pharmacy complies with the GPhC’s guidance on providing services at a distance. It has organised and efficient processes in place. Members of the pharmacy team monitor the safety of their services by recording their mistakes and learning from them. They also actively look to protect the welfare of vulnerable people. The pharmacy safeguards people’s private information appropriately. And it keeps the records it needs to by law.
Principle 2. Staff
The pharmacy has enough staff to manage its workload effectively. The pharmacy provides its services using a team with different levels of experience. And the pharmacy’s team members are supported in their roles.
Principle 3. Premises
The pharmacy's premises provide a suitable environment for the delivery of healthcare services. The premises are secure and kept clean. And the pharmacy has enough space to deliver its services safely.
Principle 4. Services, including medicines management
The pharmacy provides its services safely and effectively. The pharmacy sources its medicines from reputable suppliers. It stores and manages its medicines well. And the pharmacy’s team members use suitable methods to ensure assembled prescription are delivered appropriately.
Principle 5. Equipment and facilities
The pharmacy has the appropriate range of equipment and facilities it needs to provide its services safely. Its team members keep the equipment clean and use it in a way which helps keep people’s private information safe.
Pharmacy details
Unit 4
40-40 Link
30-34 Mill End Road
High Wycombe
HP124AX
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 |