Question 1

What is Western Isles?

Accepted Answer

Western Isles (Health Board Code: S08000028) 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 Western Isles?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for Western Isles 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 Western Isles?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in Western Isles 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 Western Isles?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in Western Isles 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 Western Isles updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for Western Isles 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 Western Isles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the Western Isles 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	8500	Miss I Macdonald	29 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 2DD	13,512
#2	8503	Boots the Chemist	4/6 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 2DA	8,057
#3	8505	Back Pharmacy Ltd	Old School Road, Back, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 0JY	4,235

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	8500	Miss I Macdonald	29 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 2DD	£1,812.66
#2	8503	Boots the Chemist	4/6 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 2DA	£1,787.00
#3	8505	Back Pharmacy Ltd	Old School Road, Back, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 0JY	£1,282.29

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	8500	Miss I Macdonald	29 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 2DD	£4,386.73
#2	8503	Boots the Chemist	4/6 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 2DA	£2,292.83
#3	8505	Back Pharmacy Ltd	Old School Road, Back, Isle Of Lewis, HS2 0JY	£1,184.85

What is a Health Board?

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Top Pharmacies by Paid Items

Paid Items

Top Pharmacies by Pharmacy First Payments

Pharmacy First Payments

Top Pharmacies by MCR Payments

MCR Payments