Question 1

What is Fife?

Accepted Answer

Fife (Health Board Code: S08000029) 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 Fife?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for Fife 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 Fife?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in Fife 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 Fife?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in Fife 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 Fife updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for Fife 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 Fife?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the Fife 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	6259	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy Leven	30 Commercial Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 4LD	21,383
#2	6232	Gam Stuart LimitedSt. Clair Pharmacy	233 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2BY	18,886
#3	6251	Cadham Pharmacy LtdCadham Pharmacy	8 Cadham Centre, Cadham, Glenrothes, KY7 6RU	18,848
#4	6008	Boots the Chemists Ltd	116-120 High Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1NQ	18,122
#5	6257	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy	345 Methilhaven Road, Methil, Fife, KY8 3HR	17,234
#6	6246	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	3 Glamis Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 4RH	16,952
#7	6195	L Rowland & Co (Retail) LtdRowlands Pharmacy	12 Bay Centre, Regent's Way, Dalgety Bay, KY119YD	15,416
#8	6261	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	67 Bank Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9QN	15,042
#9	6255	Willow Pharmacy (Dunfermline) LtdWillow Pharmacy	85 Woodmill Street, Dunfermline, KY114JN	14,019
#10	6264	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	14 Wardlaw Way, Oakley, Fife, KY129QH	13,876

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	6251	Cadham Pharmacy LtdCadham Pharmacy	8 Cadham Centre, Cadham, Glenrothes, KY7 6RU	£8,341.32
#2	6258	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	85 High Street, Dunfermline, KY127DR	£7,370.40
#3	6264	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	14 Wardlaw Way, Oakley, Fife, KY129QH	£7,284.86
#4	6281	Wilson Grangemouth Ltd	43 Bellyeoman Road, Dunfermline, KY120EA	£7,284.86
#5	6261	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	67 Bank Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9QN	£7,207.87
#6	6257	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy	345 Methilhaven Road, Methil, Fife, KY8 3HR	£7,182.21
#7	6246	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	3 Glamis Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 4RH	£7,173.65
#8	6277	Dears Pharmacy and Travel Clinic	222 Dunearn Drive, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6LE	£7,130.88
#9	6245	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	60 Mains Street, Kelty, KY4 0AE	£7,002.57
#10	6271	Eden Pharmacy Services LtdEden Pharmacy	63 High Street, Kinghorn, Fife, KY3 9UW	£6,686.06

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	6259	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy Leven	30 Commercial Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 4LD	£6,110.50
#2	6195	L Rowland & Co (Retail) LtdRowlands Pharmacy	12 Bay Centre, Regent's Way, Dalgety Bay, KY119YD	£5,833.99
#3	6251	Cadham Pharmacy LtdCadham Pharmacy	8 Cadham Centre, Cadham, Glenrothes, KY7 6RU	£5,727.46
#4	6246	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	3 Glamis Centre, Glenrothes, KY7 4RH	£5,639.68
#5	6263	Red Band Chemical Co LtdLindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Alderston	6 Alderston Drive, Dunfermline, KY120XU	£5,203.03
#6	6007	Boots the Chemists Ltd	14 Lyon Square, Glenrothes, KY7 5NR	£4,662.17
#7	6264	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	14 Wardlaw Way, Oakley, Fife, KY129QH	£4,615.83
#8	6261	Barrie Dear LtdDears Pharmacy	67 Bank Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9QN	£4,443.18
#9	6257	Omnicare Pharmacy LtdOmnicare Pharmacy	345 Methilhaven Road, Methil, Fife, KY8 3HR	£4,220.87
#10	6226	Wm Morrison Supermarkets LtdMorrisons Pharmacy	45 Largo Road, St Andrews, KY168PJ	£4,118.64

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