Question 1

What is Greater Glasgow and Clyde?

Accepted Answer

Greater Glasgow and Clyde (Health Board Code: S08000031) 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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	1545	J P Mackie & Co LtdMackie Pharmacy	1845 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G52 3SX	27,529
#2	4772	Abbey Chemists LtdAbbey Chemists	Lonend, Paisley, PA1 1SU	21,906
#3	4796	M & D Green Dispensing Chemist LtdM & D Green	11-13 Fore Street, Port Glasgow, PA145EE	21,671
#4	1619	Denis Francis Houlihan	9-10 Darnley Mains Road, Darnley, Glasgow, G53 7RH	20,323
#5	1068	Boots UK LimitedBoots	200 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3eq	19,099
#6	4551	Holmscroft Hc LtdHolmscroft HC Ltd	Greenock Health & Care Centre, Wellington Street, Greenock, PA154NH	18,853
#7	1766	Lp North Seventeen LtdAmiry & Gilbride Pharmacy & Travel Clinic	63 Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow, G15 7TG	18,234
#8	1258	Lightburn Pharmacy LtdLightburn Pharmacy	971 Carntyne Road, Glasgow, G32 6LY	18,082
#9	4543	Dr D R Fraser	152 Main Street, Barrhead, G78 1SG	17,939
#10	1371	Parkhead Health Centre Pharmacy LtdParkhead Pharmacy	Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5NZ	17,363

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	1743	Anam Healthcare LtdHealthful Pharmacy Cardonald	Unit 9, 1604 Paisley Road West, South Cardonald, Glasgow, G52 3QN	£13,959.79
#2	1619	Denis Francis Houlihan	9-10 Darnley Mains Road, Darnley, Glasgow, G53 7RH	£12,135.16
#3	1736	Ds Pharm LtdKnightswood Pharmacy	195 197 Knightswood Road, North Knightswood, Glasgow, G13 2EX	£11,805.82
#4	4697	Boots UK LtdBoots	Braehead Shopping Centre, 68 Kings Inch Road, Glasgow, G51 4BP	£11,544.91
#5	1582	Boots UK Limited	Block 6, Glasgow Fort Retail Park, Auchinlea Road, Glasgow, G33 5AT	£11,476.48
#6	1618	Boots UK Limited	Unit M3, Silverburn Shopping Centre, 763 Barrhead Road, Glasgow, G53 6QR	£11,403.76
#7	1583	Houlihan Pharmacy LtdHoulihan; D.F.	128 Saracen Street, Glasgow, G22 5AR	£10,894.78
#8	1072	Boots UK LimitedBoots	55 St Enoch Centre, St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4lz	£10,565.44
#9	1699	Gna Healthcare LtdShawlands Pharmacy	7-9 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow, G41 3YN	£10,170.23
#10	1057	Boots UK LimitedBoots	Unit 3, Level 3, Buchanan Galleries, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2gf	£10,039.35

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Payments (£)
#1	1545	J P Mackie & Co LtdMackie Pharmacy	1845 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G52 3SX	£6,059.75
#2	4772	Abbey Chemists LtdAbbey Chemists	Lonend, Paisley, PA1 1SU	£5,986.06
#3	1766	Lp North Seventeen LtdAmiry & Gilbride Pharmacy & Travel Clinic	63 Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow, G15 7TG	£5,984.52
#4	4796	M & D Green Dispensing Chemist LtdM & D Green	11-13 Fore Street, Port Glasgow, PA145EE	£5,788.04
#5	1619	Denis Francis Houlihan	9-10 Darnley Mains Road, Darnley, Glasgow, G53 7RH	£5,469.79
#6	4551	Holmscroft Hc LtdHolmscroft HC Ltd	Greenock Health & Care Centre, Wellington Street, Greenock, PA154NH	£5,172.15
#7	1371	Parkhead Health Centre Pharmacy LtdParkhead Pharmacy	Parkhead Hub, 1251 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 5NZ	£5,035.29
#8	4543	Dr D R Fraser	152 Main Street, Barrhead, G78 1SG	£4,816.78
#9	4517	Boots UK LtdBoots	43 Hamilton Way, Greenock, PA151RQ	£4,711.26
#10	1116	Clan Chemists LtdClan Chemists Ltd.	3 Rockbank Place, Hardgate, Clydebank, G81 5NZ	£4,636.25

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