Question 1

What is NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB Code: E54000024, Short Code: QHG) 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 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board 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 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board 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 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board 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 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board 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 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board 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 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Sub-ICB locations (also known as Sub-ICB Partnerships) are smaller geographic areas within NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board 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.

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Items
#1	FR715	Jardines Direct	Unit 1 Winterhill House, Snowdon Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 1AP	30,664
#2	FXJ96	Smarta HealthcareSmarta Healthcare	5 Stephenson Court, Priory Business Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3WJ	28,141
#3	FA796	Queensway PharmacyQueensway Pharmacy	143 Queensway, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2DY	21,293
#4	FEL81	W Cheeseman & Son Ltd	3-5 Church Street, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2PJ	20,462
#5	FL863	Blenheim PharmacyBlenheim Pharmacy	9a Blenheim Crescent, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HA	19,458
#6	FJM95	Shefford Pharmacy	Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FS	19,364
#7	FDN16	Wheatfield PharmacyWheatfield Pharmacy	Wheatfield Surgery, 60 Wheatfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0TR	19,110
#8	FD698	Peak PharmacyPeak Pharmacy	17-19 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1RS	18,647
#9	FE843	The Highlands Pharmacy LtdThe Highlands Pharmacy Ltd	Flitwick Surgery, The Highlands, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1DZ	17,967
#10	FEC88	Britannia PharmacyBritannia Pharmacy	The Saxon Centre, 242 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 8PP	17,105

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FA660	Dr PharmacyDr Pharmacy	351 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BY	265
#2	FGF20	Westbourne Pharmacy	198b Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8JJ	168
#3	FA796	Queensway PharmacyQueensway Pharmacy	143 Queensway, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2DY	146
#4	FQQ05	Biscot PharmacyBiscot Pharmacy	157a Biscot Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1AW	127
#5	FM534	Wootton Pharmacy	Unit 2 Folkes Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9TE	124
#6	FE912	Tesco Instore PharmacyTesco Instore Pharmacy	10-12 Coniston Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LX	121
#7	FH585	Lindleys ChemistLindleys Pharmacy	15 Ford End Road, Queens Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4JE	114
#8	FW787	BootsBoots	Winchester Circle, Kingston, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 0BA	109
#9	FXG76	Boots	18 Crown Walk, Secklow Gate West, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 3AH	107
#10	FL863	Blenheim PharmacyBlenheim Pharmacy	9a Blenheim Crescent, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HA	103

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FR715	Jardines Direct	Unit 1 Winterhill House, Snowdon Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 1AP	387
#2	FRR79	Houghton Regis PharmacyHoughton Regis Pharmacy	Houghton Regis Med.ctr., Peel St, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5EZ	316
#3	FJM95	Shefford Pharmacy	Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5FS	290
#4	FF736	Jardines PharmacyJardines Pharmacy	5 Kingsfield Road, Saxon Centre, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AT	276
#5	FDF16	West Street PharmacyWest Street Pharmacy	8-10 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SX	240
#6	FDN16	Wheatfield PharmacyWheatfield Pharmacy	Wheatfield Surgery, 60 Wheatfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0TR	238
#7	FX692	Britannia Pharmacy	4 Market Square, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1HU	232
#8	FTR05	Rosehill Pharmacy	41 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DN	226
#9	FCV71	Peak PharmacyPeak Pharmacy	239 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2EH	214
#10	FLM05	Farley Hill Chemist	3-4 Market Square, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5RD	213

Period	Pharmacies	Total Amount	Avg per Pharmacy
September 2025	53 -6	£2,414.30	£45.55
August 2025	59 -5	£2,227.50	£37.75
July 2025	64 +7	£2,830.50	£44.23
June 2025	57 -6	£2,603.20	£45.67
May 2025	63 +6	£2,717.70	£43.14
April 2025	57 -10	£2,273.00	£39.88
March 2025	67 +2	£3,058.06	£45.64
February 2025	65 -1	£11,121.50	£171.10
January 2025	66 +12	£3,037.20	£46.02
December 2024	54 -14	£2,737.45	£50.69
November 2024	68 -6	£3,044.40	£44.77
October 2024	74	£3,322.50	£44.90

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Key Responsibilities:

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Items Dispensed

Top Pharmacies by Pharmacy First Services

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Top Pharmacies by NMS Services

NMS Services

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