Question 1

What is Orkney?

Accepted Answer

Orkney (Health Board Code: S08000025) 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.

Question 2

What pharmacy data is available for Orkney?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for Orkney 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.

Question 3

How many pharmacies are in Orkney?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in Orkney 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.

Question 4

What metrics are used to rank pharmacies in Orkney?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in Orkney 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.

Question 5

How often is the data for Orkney updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for Orkney 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.

Question 6

Can I view individual pharmacy details for Orkney?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the Orkney 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.

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Items
#1	9001	W H B Sutherland LtdSutherlands Pharmacy	43 Victoria St, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW151DN	15,479
#2	9000	Boots the Chemists Ltd	49-51 Albert St, Kirkwall, KW151HQ	6,614
#3	9002	W H B SutherlandW.H.B. Sutherland Ltd.	Victoria St, Stromness, KW163BS	5,161
#4	9003	Norsepharm LtdDounby Pharmacy	Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW172HT	4,418

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	9003	Norsepharm LtdDounby Pharmacy	Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW172HT	£4,034.22
#2	9001	W H B Sutherland LtdSutherlands Pharmacy	43 Victoria St, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW151DN	£1,671.51
#3	9000	Boots the Chemists Ltd	49-51 Albert St, Kirkwall, KW151HQ	£1,487.60
#4	9002	W H B SutherlandW.H.B. Sutherland Ltd.	Victoria St, Stromness, KW163BS	£1,098.37

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	9001	W H B Sutherland LtdSutherlands Pharmacy	43 Victoria St, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW151DN	£4,398.44
#2	9000	Boots the Chemists Ltd	49-51 Albert St, Kirkwall, KW151HQ	£3,313.54
#3	9002	W H B SutherlandW.H.B. Sutherland Ltd.	Victoria St, Stromness, KW163BS	£1,282.99
#4	9003	Norsepharm LtdDounby Pharmacy	Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW172HT	£1,218.92

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Top Pharmacies by Paid Items

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