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Free CQC review template · Monthly

Medicines support review

A free 6-point review for home care agencies. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Medicines optimisation” under the Safe key question (Reg 12), as processes. Built from NICE. Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.

Checks

  1. Medicines support needs assessed and recorded
  2. Who is responsible for each part of medicines support agreed
  3. Records of medicines support complete
  4. Time-sensitive medicines given at the right time
  5. Staff trained and assessed as competent
  6. Errors reported and learned from

Official sources

Official tool from the publisher
NICE: NG67 baseline assessment tool (Excel)

This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.

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Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.

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