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GPhC Owner: Boots UK Limited
Contractor Trading Name: BOOTS
Contractor Name: BOOTS UK LIMITED
HWB: SOMERSET
Region: SOUTH WEST
Code: FH013
Type: PHARMACY
Full Address
UPPER HOLWAY ROAD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA1 2QA
Contact Information
Telephone
01823 284529Contractor/Dispenser Details
Contractor Name
BOOTS UK LIMITED
Contractor Type
BOOTS
Dispenser Account Type
English Pharmacy
Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB)
SOMERSET
Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC)
SOMERSET LPC
Region
SOUTH WEST
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1036366
Trading Name
Boots
Owner Name
Boots UK LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2000-04-03
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
Upper Holway Road, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA12QA, England
Region: South West
What are GPhC inspection reports?
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) inspects registered pharmacies against five standards. Reports show whether the pharmacy met the standards, with improvement or enforcement action where needed. Premises ID is the same as the pharmacy's GPhC registration number.
Inspection outcome
Standards met
Last inspection
28/11/2019
Pharmacy context
The pharmacy is located next to a GP practice in Taunton. It sells over-the-counter medicines and dispenses NHS and private prescriptions. And it delivers medicines to people’s homes. The pharmacy team offers advice to people about minor illnesses and long-term conditions. The pharmacy offers services including Medicines Use Reviews (MURs), the NHS New Medicines Service (NMS), flu vaccinations, a minor ailments service and the supply of emergency hormonal contraception. It also offers services for substance misusers and supplies medicines in multi-compartment compliance aids to people living in their own homes.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy regularly reviews its practices to make them safer and more effective. The pharmacy team identifies and manages risks in the pharmacy appropriately. Team members record their errors and learn from them to stop them happening again. They are clear about their roles and responsibilities and work in a safe and professional way. The pharmacy asks people for their views and acts appropriately on the feedback provided. It has adequate insurance for its services. The pharmacy keeps up-to-date records as required by the law. And it keeps people’s private information safe and explains how it will be used. Team members know how to protect the safety of vulnerable people and act quickly to do so when needed.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy provides a safe, secure and professional environment for people to receive healthcare. The pharmacy has a soundproofed room where people can have private conversations with members of the pharmacy team.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy is accessible and advertises its services appropriately. Medicines are supplied safely and the pharmacy gives additional advice to people receiving high-risk medicines. It generally makes a record of this additional advice to demonstrate that it has been given. The pharmacy offers a range of additional services and the pharmacy team deliver these services safely. Team members providing the services ensure that their training is up to date. The pharmacy obtains its medicines from reputable suppliers. It stores them securely and makes regular checks to ensure that they are still suitable for supply. The pharmacy delivers medicines to people safely and keeps appropriate records of this. The pharmacy accepts unwanted medicines and disposes of them appropriately.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy uses appropriate equipment and facilities to provide its services. It keeps these clean and tidy. Computers are used in a way that protects people’s private information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 28/11/2019 | 10/01/2020 | Standards met |
Integrated Care Board
NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Code: E54000038
English Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD)
Understanding IMD
The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) measures relative deprivation across England. It ranks all 33,755 LSOAs (England, 2021 boundaries) from most deprived (rank 1) to least deprived (rank 33,755).
Key Points:
Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA)
Somerset West and Taunton 014C
Code: E01029283
Overall Deprivation
Rank 12,608
of 33,755 LSOAs in England (2021)
62.7%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
This area is in the middle range of deprivation
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
2
of 5
Very Deprived
Middle - 20-40%
Decile (10 groups)
4
of 10
Mid-range
Middle - 20-40%
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Domains weighted differently in overall IMD.
Income
22.5%Rank 12,382
63rd percentile
Proportion of people experiencing low income and benefits
Employment
22.5%Rank 10,188
70th percentile
Unemployment and worklessness among working-age people
Health
13.5%Rank 9,027
73rd percentile
Health conditions, disability, and premature mortality
Education
13.5%Rank 9,259
73rd percentile
Lack of school qualifications and skills
Crime
9.3%Rank 15,005
56th percentile
Recorded crime and disorder incidents
Housing Barriers
9.3%Rank 14,402
57th percentile
Housing affordability and access to services
Living Environment
9.3%Rank 29,632
12th percentile
Housing quality and air quality
Last Updated
7 July 2026
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