Question 1

What is GUERNSEY?

Accepted Answer

GUERNSEY (ICB Code: E50W000000, Short Code: 50W) is an Integrated Care Board (ICB) responsible for planning and commissioning healthcare services in England. ICBs are statutory NHS bodies established in July 2022 as part of the Health and Care Act 2022, replacing Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). They are responsible for commissioning healthcare services for their local populations.

Question 2

What pharmacy data is available for GUERNSEY?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for GUERNSEY including pharmacy leaderboards ranked by items dispensed, Pharmacy First services (covering conditions like acute otitis media, sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, uncomplicated UTI, minor illness referrals, and urgent medicine supply), and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations. The data includes all pharmacies within the ICB area with detailed statistics, performance metrics, and historical trends. All data is sourced from official NHS England datasets and updated monthly.

Question 3

How many pharmacies are in GUERNSEY?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in GUERNSEY is displayed on this page along with detailed statistics. You can view the complete list of pharmacies within the ICB area, ranked by various performance metrics including items dispensed, Pharmacy First services, and NMS consultations.

Question 4

What metrics are used to rank pharmacies in GUERNSEY?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in GUERNSEY are ranked by several key metrics including the number of items dispensed (pCItems), Pharmacy First services (sum of all PF conditions), and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations. These metrics provide insights into pharmacy performance and service delivery within the ICB area.

Question 5

How often is the data for GUERNSEY updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for GUERNSEY is updated monthly when new NHS England data becomes available. NHS England releases pharmacy dispensing data typically 2-3 months after the reporting period to ensure accuracy and completeness. This delay is standard across all NHS data platforms.

Question 6

Can I view individual pharmacy details for GUERNSEY?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the GUERNSEY leaderboards to view detailed information including the pharmacy name, address, contact details, comprehensive prescription statistics, Pharmacy First services, NMS consultations, and historical performance trends. Each pharmacy has its own dedicated page with full analytics and metrics.

Question 7

What are Sub-ICB locations in GUERNSEY?

Accepted Answer

Sub-ICB locations (also known as Sub-ICB Partnerships) are smaller geographic areas within GUERNSEY that help with local planning and delivery of healthcare services. They work alongside the ICB to coordinate care and ensure services meet local needs. You can view Sub-ICB location information on this page.

What is an Integrated Care Board (ICB)?

Key Responsibilities:

Top Pharmacies by Items Dispensed

Top Pharmacies by Pharmacy First Services

Top Pharmacies by NMS Services