Question 1

What is Shetland?

Accepted Answer

Shetland (Health Board Code: S08000026) 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 Shetland?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for Shetland 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 Shetland?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in Shetland 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 Shetland?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in Shetland 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 Shetland updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for Shetland 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 Shetland?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the Shetland 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	9508	Whb SutherlandsA L Laing	Kantersted Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0RJ	9,332
#2	9507	Whb SutherlandsFreefield Pharmacy	Browns Building, Freefield, Lerwick, ZE1 0HJ	8,512
#3	9512	Norsepharm LtdBrae Pharmacy	Brae Health Centre, Brae, Shetland, ZE2 9QJ	8,005
#4	9510	Norsepharm LtdScalloway Pharmacy	Main Street, Scalloway, ZE1 0TR	5,874
#5	9506	Boots the Chemists Ltd	173 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0HY	4,951

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	9512	Norsepharm LtdBrae Pharmacy	Brae Health Centre, Brae, Shetland, ZE2 9QJ	£4,325.06
#2	9508	Whb SutherlandsA L Laing	Kantersted Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0RJ	£4,278.02
#3	9506	Boots the Chemists Ltd	173 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0HY	£1,564.59
#4	9507	Whb SutherlandsFreefield Pharmacy	Browns Building, Freefield, Lerwick, ZE1 0HJ	£1,000.00
#5	9510	Norsepharm LtdScalloway Pharmacy	Main Street, Scalloway, ZE1 0TR	£1,000.00

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	9512	Norsepharm LtdBrae Pharmacy	Brae Health Centre, Brae, Shetland, ZE2 9QJ	£2,330.69
#2	9508	Whb SutherlandsA L Laing	Kantersted Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0RJ	£2,049.43
#3	9507	Whb SutherlandsFreefield Pharmacy	Browns Building, Freefield, Lerwick, ZE1 0HJ	£1,751.78
#4	9510	Norsepharm LtdScalloway Pharmacy	Main Street, Scalloway, ZE1 0TR	£1,675.08
#5	9506	Boots the Chemists Ltd	173 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0HY	£1,608.17

What is a Health Board?

Key Responsibilities:

Top Pharmacies by Paid Items

Paid Items

Top Pharmacies by Pharmacy First Payments

Pharmacy First Payments

Top Pharmacies by MCR Payments

MCR Payments