Lothian (Health Board Code: S08000024) is an NHS Health Board responsible for planning and delivering healthcare services in Scotland. Health Boards are statutory NHS organisations that manage healthcare provision, including hospital services, community health services, and primary care services within their geographic area.

What pharmacy data is available for Lothian?

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for Lothian including pharmacy leaderboards ranked by items dispensed, Pharmacy First payments, and MCR (Medicines Care and Review) payments. The data includes all pharmacies within the Health Board area with detailed statistics, performance metrics, and historical trends. All data is sourced from official NHS Scotland datasets and updated monthly.

How many pharmacies are in Lothian?

The number of pharmacies in Lothian is displayed on this page along with detailed statistics. You can view the complete list of pharmacies within the Health Board area, ranked by various performance metrics including items dispensed, Pharmacy First services, and MCR payments.

What metrics are used to rank pharmacies in Lothian?

Pharmacies in Lothian are ranked by several key metrics including the number of paid items dispensed, Pharmacy First payments (covering conditions like acute otitis media, sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, uncomplicated UTI, minor illness referrals, and urgent medicine supply), and MCR (Medicines Care and Review) payments. These metrics provide insights into pharmacy performance and service delivery within the Health Board area.

How often is the data for Lothian updated?

The data for Lothian is updated monthly when new NHS Scotland data becomes available. NHS Scotland releases pharmacy activity data quarterly, so the figures may be up to 6 months behind the current date. This delay is standard across all NHS data platforms and ensures accuracy and completeness of the payment information.

Can I view individual pharmacy details for Lothian?

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the Lothian leaderboards to view detailed information including the pharmacy name, address, contact details, comprehensive prescription statistics, Pharmacy First services, MCR payments, and historical performance trends. Each pharmacy has its own dedicated page with full analytics and metrics.

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Health Board

Lothian

Code: S08000024

Latest data: September 2025

What is a Health Board?

Health Boards are NHS organisations responsible for planning and delivering healthcare services in Scotland. There are 14 territorial Health Boards covering all of Scotland, plus 7 special Health Boards that provide national services.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver healthcare services for their local population
Manage hospitals, community health services, and primary care
Work with local authorities and other partners to improve health outcomes
Support community pharmacies and GP practices within their area
Coordinate care across different healthcare settings

Each Health Board is responsible for the health and wellbeing of the population in their geographical area, working closely with local authorities and community services.

Total Pharmacies

249

GP Practices

137

Top Pharmacies by Paid Items

Paid Items

September 2025

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Items
#1	2575	Bonnyrigg Healthcare LtdBonnyrigg Pharmacy	Bonnyrigg Health Centre, 109/111 High Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH192ET	21,531
#2	2520	Deans Healthcare LtdLadywell Pharmacy	45 Fernbank, Ladywell, Livingston, West Lothian, EH546DT	19,717
#3	2320	Boots UK LtdBoots	Gyle Shopping Centre, Unit 10, Edinburgh, EH129JS	16,646
#4	2521	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy	23-25 West Main Street, Uphall, West Lothian, EH525DN	16,149
#5	2524	D. Shannon Stewart LtdM&D Green Armadale	7 North Street, Armadale, West Lothian, EH483QB	16,120
#6	2036	Boots UK LtdBoots	164 High Street, Musselburgh, EH217DZ	16,107
#7	2070	Bestway National Chemists LtdWell	115 High Street, Tranent, East Lothian, EH331LW	15,849
#8	2464	Wm Morrison Supermarket LtdMorrisons Pharmacy	Carmondean Centre, Livingston, West Lothian, EH548PT	15,708
#9	2561	Blackburn Health LtdBlackburn Pharmacy	2a Sycamore Walk, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH477LH	15,380
#10	2396	Boots UK Ltd	Unit 1, Edinburgh Fort Retail Park, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH153HS	15,272

Bonnyrigg Healthcare LtdBonnyrigg Pharmacy

2575

Items

21,531

Bonnyrigg Health Centre, 109/111 High Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH192ET

Deans Healthcare LtdLadywell Pharmacy

2520

Items

19,717

45 Fernbank, Ladywell, Livingston, West Lothian, EH546DT

Boots UK LtdBoots

2320

Items

16,646

Gyle Shopping Centre, Unit 10, Edinburgh, EH129JS

Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy

2521

Items

16,149

23-25 West Main Street, Uphall, West Lothian, EH525DN

D. Shannon Stewart LtdM&D Green Armadale

2524

Items

16,120

7 North Street, Armadale, West Lothian, EH483QB

Boots UK LtdBoots

2036

Items

16,107

164 High Street, Musselburgh, EH217DZ

Bestway National Chemists LtdWell

2070

Items

15,849

115 High Street, Tranent, East Lothian, EH331LW

Wm Morrison Supermarket LtdMorrisons Pharmacy

2464

Items

15,708

Carmondean Centre, Livingston, West Lothian, EH548PT

Blackburn Health LtdBlackburn Pharmacy

2561

Items

15,380

2a Sycamore Walk, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH477LH

#10

Boots UK Ltd

2396

Items

15,272

Unit 1, Edinburgh Fort Retail Park, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH153HS

Top Pharmacies by Pharmacy First Payments

Pharmacy First Payments

September 2025

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	2581	Anam Healthcare LtdHealthful Pharmacy Dedridge	157 Nigel Rise, Dedridge, Livingston, West Lothian, EH546LX	£26,025.66
#2	2587	Mayfield Healthcare LtdMayfield Pharmacy	2 Bogwood Court, Mayfield, Dalkeith, EH225DG	£14,045.34
#3	2433	Logan Gray LtdPrestonlinks Pharmacy	65c High Street, Prestonpans, EH329AF	£9,859.71
#4	2578	Cromarty Healthcare LtdPenicuik Pharmacy	44a John Street, Penicuik, Lothian, EH268AB	£9,688.62
#5	2035	Boots UK LtdBoots	88/89 Almondvale Centre, Almondvale South, Livingston, EH546HR	£9,307.96
#6	2029	Boots UK LtdBoots	101-103 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AA	£9,128.31
#7	2396	Boots UK Ltd	Unit 1, Edinburgh Fort Retail Park, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH153HS	£8,241.23
#8	2597	Ghc Healthcare LtdGorebridge Pharmacy Hunterfield	105 Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH234TS	£7,430.28
#9	2532	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	92-96 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RQ	£7,105.22
#10	2561	Blackburn Health LtdBlackburn Pharmacy	2a Sycamore Walk, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH477LH	£6,763.05

Anam Healthcare LtdHealthful Pharmacy Dedridge

2581

Payments (£)

£26,025.66

157 Nigel Rise, Dedridge, Livingston, West Lothian, EH546LX

Mayfield Healthcare LtdMayfield Pharmacy

2587

Payments (£)

£14,045.34

2 Bogwood Court, Mayfield, Dalkeith, EH225DG

Logan Gray LtdPrestonlinks Pharmacy

2433

Payments (£)

£9,859.71

65c High Street, Prestonpans, EH329AF

Cromarty Healthcare LtdPenicuik Pharmacy

2578

Payments (£)

£9,688.62

44a John Street, Penicuik, Lothian, EH268AB

Boots UK LtdBoots

2035

Payments (£)

£9,307.96

88/89 Almondvale Centre, Almondvale South, Livingston, EH546HR

Boots UK LtdBoots

2029

Payments (£)

£9,128.31

101-103 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AA

Boots UK Ltd

2396

Payments (£)

£8,241.23

Unit 1, Edinburgh Fort Retail Park, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH153HS

Ghc Healthcare LtdGorebridge Pharmacy Hunterfield

2597

Payments (£)

£7,430.28

105 Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH234TS

Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy

2532

Payments (£)

£7,105.22

92-96 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5RQ

#10

Blackburn Health LtdBlackburn Pharmacy

2561

Payments (£)

£6,763.05

2a Sycamore Walk, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH477LH

Top Pharmacies by MCR Payments

MCR Payments

September 2025

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	2531	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	645 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2TX	£5,554.25
#2	2457	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy	6 Main Street, Deans, Livingston, West Lothian, EH548DF	£5,491.86
#3	2575	Bonnyrigg Healthcare LtdBonnyrigg Pharmacy	Bonnyrigg Health Centre, 109/111 High Street, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH192ET	£5,413.19
#4	2482	G L M Romanes LtdMarket Street Pharmacy	22 Market Street, Haddington, East Lothian, EH413JE	£5,268.25
#5	2524	D. Shannon Stewart LtdM&D Green Armadale	7 North Street, Armadale, West Lothian, EH483QB	£5,011.73
#6	2310	Boots UK LtdBoots	Whitburn Health Centre, 1 Weavers Lane, Whitburn, EH470SD	£4,887.26
#7	2583	Ac Still Ltd	Bathgate Primary Care Resource Centre, Whitburn Road, Bathgate, EH482SS	£4,823.41
#8	2464	Wm Morrison Supermarket LtdMorrisons Pharmacy	Carmondean Centre, Livingston, West Lothian, EH548PT	£4,699.96
#9	2520	Deans Healthcare LtdLadywell Pharmacy	45 Fernbank, Ladywell, Livingston, West Lothian, EH546DT	£4,547.20
#10	2521	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy	23-25 West Main Street, Uphall, West Lothian, EH525DN	£4,340.14