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Compliance in +

Pharmacies Driving value for

Meeting the 2025/26 PQS safeguarding standards

Numark members
What is the legislation What is the potential impact?

Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2025/26, under the Patient This is now a new requirement under the 2025/26 Pharmacy
Safety Domain, now states that all registered pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS). Failing to comply could put your PQS
professionals working on the day of declaration will need to have claims, inspection outcomes, and patient trust at risk.
had an enhanced DBS check to support safe provision of clinical by providing our secure and frictionless payments directly
services. You will need a certificate that has been issued within Why is this important? to you, with an exclusive Numark member offer.
the last three years (between 1st April 2023 up to 31st March • It’s the law: Enhanced DBS checks are now required for all
2026). This is to regularise the frequency of performing these registered pharmacy professionals.
checks in line with other healthcare professionals in the NHS.
• It protects patients: Especially vulnerable groups like
children, the elderly, and those with complex needs.
Further information can be found here at numarknet.com/6448

Where can I get a Criminal record It builds trust: Demonstrates your pharmacy’s commitment to
check from? safety and professionalism.

Type of criminal record Check
Take payment using Online payment solution for Reduced rental fee on
members a criminal record check at a discounted price for Basic (DBS, DS, ANi)
all levels of checks. Please note depending on where you are any android device members with ecommerce our SmartPOS device
working will determine if you need to process via Disclosure Standard (DBS, DS, ANi)
Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Enhanced (DBS, ANi)
(Scotland) Access NI (Northern Ireland
Basic/L1 - Scotland

What do you need to do? Standard/L2 - Scotland
Enhanced/L2 with Barred List - Scotland
You will need to ensure you can meet this new legislation.
Evidence of the appropriate criminal record check for the role Enhanced/L2 PVG Join - Scotland
the employee carries out will now need to be in place. This
evidence must be available for inspection from the end of 31st Enhanced/L2 PVG Existing - Scotland
March 2026 at premises level and must be retained for 3 years.
Why Experian?
So, you will need to:

1

2 Ensure checks are dated between 1st April 2023 way to meet your compliance needs. As a fully registered and
and 31st March 2026 DBS approved responsible organisation, Experian ensures
adherence to the Disclosure Barring Service, Disclosure
3 Keep records of the appropriate Scotland and Access NI Code of Practice. Our digital technology

4 Use a trusted DBS provider to streamline the process
time results with full audit control. The process prioritises
simplicity and speed, delivering a guided, remote experience
for your candidates. With Experian, you can trust that the right
checks are being carried out for the right roles accurately and
on time.
Visit numarknet.com/experian for more information and pricing.

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