Werrington Pharmacy (1089933)

Inspection summary findings

Principle 1. Governance

The pharmacy generally manages its risks well. The pharmacy reviews dispensing incidents to make improvements to its processes. It keeps the legal records that it needs to, and it generally makes sure that these are accurate. The pharmacy’s team members manage people’s personal information appropriately. And they know how to protect vulnerable people.

Principle 2. Staff

The pharmacy has enough staff to safely dispense people’s medicines. But the staff sometimes struggle to keep up to date with other tasks. The pharmacy’s team members receive appropriate training to make sure they perform their roles competently. And they know when it is appropriate to refer to the pharmacist.

Principle 3. Premises

The pharmacy safely provides its services from suitable premises. The pharmacy has enough space to help its team members efficiently provide its services.

Principle 4. Services, including medicines management

The pharmacy generally manages its services well. It generally stores its medicines appropriately so that people can use them safely. The pharmacy’s team members identify higher-risk medicines and provide appropriate advice to help people use their medicines effectively.

Principle 5. Equipment and facilities

The pharmacy has the right equipment and facilities to safely provide its services. It makes sure that its equipment and facilities are appropriately maintained.