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Inspection data from 2197 pharmacies, consisting of 1918 (87.3%) \u2018brick-and-mortar\u2019 pharmacies and 279 (12.7%) \u2018other\u2019 types (predominantly online pharmacies) were analysed. In total, 1922 (87.5%) pharmacies met all 26 Standards. Pharmacies providing vaccinations demonstrated higher compliance with Standards relating to governance, service delivery, and suitability of premises. Independent single-owner pharmacies and independent pharmacy chains were more likely to not meet standards. A gradient effect was observed across pharmacy-ownership categories, with progressively higher odds of inspection failure as the ownership model size decreased. Analysis of inspector comments identified three key factors influencing inspection performance: governance and organisational oversight; suitability of the physical environment; and staff competence and training. 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