Opening a pharmacy checklist
The following is a short list of key activities required to open a new community pharmacy. If you would like advice on any of the individual tasks then please do contact us.
| Task | Governing Body | |
| 1. | Setting up the pharmacy company | Law Society |
| 2. | Registering the premises plans with the GPhC | GPhC |
| 3. | Obtaining an NHS dispensing Contract | PCT |
| 4. | Insurances: Premises, fixtures, stock, Professional Indemnity | CDA and PMI |
| 5. | Obtain CD registers and Install CD cabinet | |
| 6. | Register for VAT | HMRC |
| 7. | Membership of NPA, Buying groups etc | |
| 8. | Staff: Job Descriptions, Contracts, Handbook | NPA |
| 9. | Stationery and Sundries | |
| 10. | Practice leaflet | |
| 11. | Patient Information leaflets | RPSGB |
| 12. | Order Pharmacy fridge | |
| 13. | Signage including hours of service and RP sign | |
| 14. | Standard Operating Procedures | |
| 15. | Pricing policy for private prescriptions | |
| 16. | N3 connection | |
| 17. | PMR software | |
| 18. | Data back-up service | |
| 19. | PSNC Information Governance Handbook to complete | PSNC |
| 20. | Order stock: Dispensing and Retail | |
| 21. | Order staff uniforms, badges & lockers | |
| 22. | Staff training plan | |
| 23. | Establish local Banking facilities | |
| 24. | Order Credit card facilities | |
| 25. | Order required Telecoms | |
| 26. | Broadband service | |
| 27. | Alarms for fire and security | |
| 28. | Cleaning Contract | |
| 29. | Order up to date reference sources | |
| 30. | IMS authorisation | HMRC |