Decision Notification
The below Pharmacy Application was considered by the Forth Valley Pharmacy Practices Committee (PPC) at an Oral Hearing held on 7th August 2023. The decision of the Committee was that the provision of pharmaceutical services at the premises was necessary and desirable to secure adequate provision of pharmaceutical services in the neighbourhood in which the premises were located by persons whose names are included in the Pharmaceutical List and accordingly, the Application was granted. The Applicant & Interested Parties (those notified, who had submitted written representation on the Application) have the right to Appeal the PPC decision. Any notice of appeal must contain a concise statement detailing the circumstances or other points of law in which the appellant contends that the decision of the Pharmacy Practices Committee is erroneous.
The cut-off date for Appeals to be notified to and received by the NHS Board will be the 13th September 2023.
NHS Forth Valley and Macfarlanes Pharmacy would like to consult with you regarding a potential application for a new pharmacy at: 48 Drip Road, Raploch, Stirling, FK8 1RE.
Meeting Minutes
In accordance with national regulations NHS Forth Valley has to decide whether granting of the application would be necessary or desirable in order to secure adequate provision of pharmaceutical services in the neighbourhood in which the premises are located by persons whose names are included in the pharmaceutical list.
The national regulations require NHS Forth Valley and Macfarlanes Pharmacy to undertake a joint public consultation before Macfarlanes Pharmacy makes their decision on submitting a formal application. This consultation has two main purposes:
- To assess the current provision of pharmaceutical services, the needs, challenges and ease of access within the area of the application.
- To establish if support for a new pharmacy exists from residents to meet the needs of the neighbourhood / local population.
Online Questionnaire
In order to help NHS Forth Valley and Macfarlanes Pharmacy, to assess this application we would be grateful for your response to the following questions: