Pre-CQC Medicines Compliance Audit

Service Description

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At AJR Medsafe Academy, we provide specialist, Pharmacy Technician-led medication audits for domiciliary care that are CQC-registered.

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Our audits are designed to help organisations maintain safe, compliant medication practices, strengthen governance, and protect the wellbeing of service users. 

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Ensure your service is safe, compliant, and ready for inspection — with an audit that goes beyond checklists to provide expert guidance and practical solutions.

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What Our Audits Include

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• Policy & Procedure Review: Ensure all medication policies are up-to-date, compliant, and aligned with CQC regulations, NICE guidance, and Skills for Care standards.
   

• MAR/eMAR Checks: Audit medication administration records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with best practice.
   

• Controlled Drug Compliance: Review storage, ordering, administration, and documentation of controlled drugs.
   

• Safe Storage, Handling & Disposal: Assess systems for safe medication storage, fridge logs, and disposal processes.
   

• Staff Competency Assessment: Evaluate knowledge and confidence of staff in medication administration, including high-risk medicines.
   

• Specialist Practices: Covert administration, time-critical medicines, oxygen, and fire safety checks.
   

• Risk & Improvement Reporting: Detailed audit report with clear risk ratings, practical recommendations, and action plans for ongoing compliance.​

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This audit provides a detailed report with actionable recommendations to help services stay compliant, reduce risk, and enhance service user safety.