PSI Inspection Preparation

Checklist for unannounced routine inspections

Inspection Readiness

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PSI Inspection Policy

Inspection Type: Unannounced routine inspections (some pharmacies may receive advance notice based on risk assessment)

Focus: Compliance with Pharmacy Act 2007, PSI guidance, and medicines legislation

Frequency: Risk-based approach - higher risk pharmacies inspected more frequently

Scope: All 6 PSA sections assessed during inspection

Outcome: Inspection report with recommendations and required actions

Documentation Ready

Controlled drug register up to date and balanced

Emergency supply records for last 7 years available

Staff training records signed and current

Professional indemnity insurance certificate displayed

PSI registration certificate displayed

Pharmacy Assessment System completed for current year

Premises & Equipment

Dispensary clean, organized, and secure

Controlled drug safe meets specifications

Fridge temperature log current (last 30 days minimum)

Equipment calibrated and documented

Fire safety equipment checked and accessible

First aid kit stocked and current

Standard Operating Procedures

All required SOPs in place and accessible

SOPs reviewed within last 12 months

Superintendent approval documented on SOPs

Version control maintained

Staff trained on relevant SOPs with records

Medicines Management

No expired medicines in dispensary or retail area

Medicines stored correctly (temperature, security)

Recalled medicines removed from stock

High-risk medicine protocols in place

Patient consultation area available and private

Professional Standards

Superintendent and supervising pharmacist roles clear

Locum pharmacist induction checklist available

Error and near-miss reporting system active

Patient confidentiality protocols in place

Professional boundaries maintained

Ready for inspection?

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