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GPhC Owner: John Ware Ltd
Contractor Trading Name: ALCOMBE PHARMACY
Contractor Name: JOHN WARE LIMITED
HWB: SOMERSET
Region: SOUTH WEST
Code: FP116
Type: PHARMACY
Full Address
39-41 ALCOMBE ROAD, MINEHEAD, SOMERSET, TA24 6BA
Contact Information
Telephone
01643 703478Contractor/Dispenser Details
Contractor Name
JOHN WARE LIMITED
Contractor Type
MORE THAN 5 SHOPS
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
9011948
Trading Name
Alcombe Pharmacy
Owner Name
John Ware LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2022-09-01
Renewal Date: 2026-06-30
Expiry Date: 2026-08-31
GPHC Registered Address
37-41 Alcombe Road, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA246BA, 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
24/01/2023
Pharmacy context
This independent pharmacy is located in Minehead, Devon. It sells over-the-counter medicines and dispenses NHS and private prescriptions. The pharmacy team gives advice to people about minor illnesses and long-term conditions. The pharmacy offers services including flu vaccinations, a minor ailments scheme, the NHS New Medicine Service (NMS) and the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS). It provides services to drug misusers, including a needle exchange service. And it participates in an NHS blood pressure testing service. The pharmacy supplies medicines in multi-compartment compliance aids to people living in their own homes. And it provides services to several care homes.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy takes appropriate steps to identify and manage its risks. Team members generally record any mistakes they make and review them to identify the cause. The pharmacy team then makes the necessary changes to stop mistakes from happening again. The pharmacy has appropriate written procedures in place to help ensure that its team members work safely. The pharmacy responds appropriately when it receives feedback. It has the required insurance in place to cover its services. And it keeps all the records required by law. The pharmacy keeps people’s private information safe and explains how it will be used. Pharmacy team members know how to protect the safety of vulnerable people.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has enough team members to manage its workload. They receive time in work to complete training for their roles and keep their skills up to date. Team members are confident to suggest and make changes to the way they work to improve their services. The team communicates effectively. And they work well together to deliver the pharmacy’s services.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy provides a safe, secure and professional environment for people to receive healthcare. The pharmacy is adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy team make sure that people with different needs can access its various services. The pharmacy supplies medicines safely to people with appropriate advice to ensure they are used correctly. Team members take steps to identify people prescribed high-risk medicines to ensure that they are given additional information. 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 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. The pharmacy uses its equipment in a way that protects people’s private information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | 22/02/2023 | 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 001A
Code: E01029324
Overall Deprivation
Rank 8,665
of 33,755 LSOAs in England (2021)
74.3%
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)
3
of 10
Mid-range
Middle - 20-40%
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Domains weighted differently in overall IMD.
Income
22.5%Rank 8,251
76th percentile
Proportion of people experiencing low income and benefits
Employment
22.5%Rank 8,275
75th percentile
Unemployment and worklessness among working-age people
Health
13.5%Rank 8,175
76th percentile
Health conditions, disability, and premature mortality
Education
13.5%Rank 7,245
79th percentile
Lack of school qualifications and skills
Crime
9.3%Rank 14,764
56th percentile
Recorded crime and disorder incidents
Housing Barriers
9.3%Rank 6,586
80th percentile
Housing affordability and access to services
Living Environment
9.3%Rank 20,603
39th percentile
Housing quality and air quality
Last Updated
4 March 2026
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