MAR & eMAR records
Administration entries, non-administration, refusals, missed medicines, PRN, time-critical and time-sensitive medicines, and record keeping consistency.
Pre-CQC Medicines Compliance Audits for Residential Care Homes
Specialist medicines audit support for care homes preparing for inspection
Independent, Pharmacy Technician-led Pre-CQC medicines compliance audits for residential care homes — reviewing records, storage, staff evidence and governance, with a practical, risk-rated action plan.
- Pharmacy Technician-led
- MAR/eMAR review
- Practical action plan
- Risk-rated recommendations
- From £720 per day
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Led by Amelia Raby, Pharmacy Technician & Trainer
With over 22 years’ experience across NHS hospital trusts, private healthcare, community pharmacy and NHS Medicines Support, Amelia understands the real challenges of medicines management in residential care homes. Support is practical, engaging and built around real care practice — not generic tick-box training.
Residential Care Homes
Why a Pre-CQC medicines audit matters for care homes
Medicines management is one of the highest-risk areas in a residential care home. An audit helps you see where risks may exist before inspection. Common areas reviewed include:
- MAR & eMAR records
- Safe storage & fridge records
- Controlled drugs
- Stock control, ordering & disposal
- PRN medicines
- Staff training & competency evidence
- Medication errors & learning
- Medicines governance & oversight
- Action planning
- Escalation routes
CQC Regulation 12 & 18 expect providers to ensure medicines are managed safely and that staff receive the training, support and supervision they need to carry out their role.
What the audit reviews
Storage, stock & disposal
Safe storage, fridge records, ordering and receipt, stock control and safe disposal of medicines.
Controlled drugs
Storage, recording, administration and governance of controlled drugs where used.
Staff training & competency
Training records, competency evidence, supervision links and action taken after concerns.
Medicines governance
Internal audits, action plans, medication error learning, oversight and escalation routes.
Findings & action plan
A written report with clear, risk-rated findings and practical recommendations to prioritise.
For residential care homes preparing for CQC inspection or strengthening medicines governance.
Why choose AJR MedSafe Academy?
Pharmacy Technician-led
Delivered by a qualified Pharmacy Technician with real medicines management experience.
Designed for your sector
Built around the realities of residential care homes and the challenges staff face.
Clear and practical
Plain-English guidance that is easy to understand and apply day to day.
Supports safer records
Strong focus on MAR/eMAR, missed medicines, refusals, PRN and escalation.
Evidence for managers
Clear findings and action plans that support governance and inspection prep.
Personal specialist support
Not a generic catalogue — specialist support directly from Amelia Raby.
From£720per day
Audit pricing
Final pricing depends on:
- Size of the home
- Number of records to review
- On-site or remote review
- Audit scope
- Any follow-up support
What you receive
A practical report you can act on:
- Written audit findings
- Risk-rated recommendations
- Priority action points
- Governance recommendations
- Optional follow-up support
Not sure what you need?
Let’s talk through your options and find the best support for your service.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a care home medicines audit cover?
The audit can review MAR/eMAR records, storage, controlled drugs, stock, staff competency evidence, medication error learning and medicines governance, with a written action plan.
Does the audit guarantee CQC compliance?
No. No audit can guarantee CQC compliance, a rating or an inspection outcome. It helps identify gaps, strengthen governance and evidence improvement.
How much does it cost?
Pre-CQC Medicines Compliance Audits are available from £720 per day. Final pricing depends on the size of the home, scope and any follow-up support.
Do you review MAR and eMAR records?
Yes. MAR and eMAR records are a key part of the audit, including administration, omissions, refusals, PRN and record keeping consistency.
Can you also provide training after the audit?
Yes. Where the audit identifies training needs, we can support with medicines management training and Knowledge & Understanding Assessments.
Ready to strengthen medicines governance in your care home?
Book a practical, Pharmacy Technician-led Pre-CQC medicines audit for your home.