Question 1

What is NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB Code: E54000032, Short Code: QKS) 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. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board covers 773 pharmacyies across 1 Sub-ICB location. Most recent data period: December 2025.

Question 2

What pharmacy data is available for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for NHS Kent and Medway 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 773 pharmacyies within the ICB area with detailed statistics, performance metrics, and historical trends. Most recent data period: December 2025. All data is sourced from official NHS England datasets and updated monthly.

Question 3

How many pharmacies are in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has 773 pharmacyies within its area. The ICB covers 1 Sub-ICB location for local planning and delivery of healthcare services. 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. Most recent data period: December 2025.

Question 4

What metrics are used to rank pharmacies in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are ranked by several key metrics including the number of items dispensed (top pharmacy: LINK PHARMACY with 27,162 items), Pharmacy First services (sum of all PF conditions) (top pharmacy: KARSONS PHARMACY with 534 services), and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations (top pharmacy: PAYDENS PHARMACY with 413 consultations). These metrics provide insights into pharmacy performance and service delivery within the ICB area. Most recent data period: December 2025.

Question 5

How often is the data for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is updated monthly when new NHS England data becomes available. Most recent data period: December 2025. 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 Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the NHS Kent and Medway 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. There are 773 pharmacyies available to explore. Each pharmacy has its own dedicated page with full analytics and metrics.

Question 7

What are Sub-ICB locations in NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Sub-ICB locations (also known as Sub-ICB Partnerships) are smaller geographic areas within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board that help with local planning and delivery of healthcare services. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has 1 Sub-ICB location. They work alongside the ICB to coordinate care and ensure services meet local needs. You can view Sub-ICB location information on this page.

Question 8

What is the ICB code for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

The ICB code for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is E54000032. The short code is QKS. This unique identifier is used by NHS England to identify the Integrated Care Board in official records, prescription processing systems, and healthcare databases. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board covers 773 pharmacyies across 1 Sub-ICB location.

Question 9

What FP57 data is available for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

FP57 (Prescription Charge Exemption) data is available for NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Most recent period: January 2026 with 112 FP57 forms processed. FP57 forms are used when patients are exempt from prescription charges. This data provides insights into prescription charge exemption patterns within the ICB area.

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Items
#1	FMW71	Link Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Link Pharmacy Ltd	88a King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BH	27,162
#2	FRG18	Paydens Pharmacy GPhC: Paydens Ltd	12-14 Martin Square, Larkfield, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 6QJ	25,744
#3	FD496	Swalecliffe Pharmacy GPhC: Swalecliffe Pharmacy	5-7 St Johns Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2QT	22,993
#4	FY348	Boots GPhC: Boots	12 Gravel Walk, Whitefriars Shopping Ctr, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TF	21,859
#5	FJE33	Imperial Pharmacy GPhC: Imperial Pharmacy	4 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TN	21,329
#6	FD862	Woodlands Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Woodlands Pharmacy	Gillingham Medical Centre, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2BU	19,856
#7	FY992	Stone Pharmacy GPhC: Stone Pharmacy	229 London Road, Stone, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9DF	18,519
#8	FJF12	Karsons Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Karsons Pharma	69-71 City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2BA	18,494
#9	FQQ44	Woolls Pharmacy GPhC: Woolls Pharmacy	Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3NR	18,434
#10	FKD01	Paydens Pharmacy GPhC: Taylors Pharmacy	38 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4ET	18,218

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FJF12	Karsons Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Karsons Pharma	69-71 City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2BA	534
#2	FW833	Barming Pharmacy GPhC: Barming Pharmacy	449 Tonbridge Road, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9LH	529
#3	FMW71	Link Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Link Pharmacy Ltd	88a King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BH	306
#4	FN425	Medway Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Medway Pharmacy	465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5LJ	239
#5	FFF40	Maidstone Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Maidstone Pharmacy	13a Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL	228
#6	FRN90	Prx Pharmacy GPhC: PRX PHARMACY	68 St Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8BN	224
#7	FLV25	Prx Pharmacy GPhC: PRX PHARMACY	115 High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY	219
#8	FTQ52	Prx Pharmacy GPhC: PRX PHARMACY	161a Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5NE	196
#9	FVJ60	Pharmacy @ Gun Lane 100h GPhC: Gun Lane Pharmacy	Gun Lane Medical Centre, Gun Lane, Strood, Kent, ME2 4UW	190
#10	FHG47	Tesco Instore Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Tesco Instore Pharmacy	Tesco Extra, 475 Margate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2QJ	168

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FRG18	Paydens Pharmacy GPhC: Paydens Ltd	12-14 Martin Square, Larkfield, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 6QJ	413
#2	FD862	Woodlands Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Woodlands Pharmacy	Gillingham Medical Centre, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2BU	380
#3	FVJ60	Pharmacy @ Gun Lane 100h GPhC: Gun Lane Pharmacy	Gun Lane Medical Centre, Gun Lane, Strood, Kent, ME2 4UW	360
#4	FD496	Swalecliffe Pharmacy GPhC: Swalecliffe Pharmacy	5-7 St Johns Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2QT	336
#5	FE443	Allied Pharmacy New Romney GPhC: Allied Pharmacy New Romney	63 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8AH	300
#6	FRE25	Pharmachem Limited GPhC: Pharmachem	Sheppey Hospital, Plover Road, Minster Sheppey, Kent, ME12 3LT	287
#7	FJE33	Imperial Pharmacy GPhC: Imperial Pharmacy	4 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TN	282
#8	FL519	Newton Place Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Newton Place Pharmacy	Newton Place Surgery, Newton Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8FH	280
#9	FM457	Kemsley Pharmacy GPhC: Kemsley Pharmacy	Grovehurst Road, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2ST	280
#10	FN425	Medway Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Medway Pharmacy	465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5LJ	280

Period	Pharmacies	Total Amount	Avg per Pharmacy
January 2026	112 -3	£4,702.60	£41.99
December 2025	115 +18	£5,306.56	£46.14
November 2025	97 -26	£4,326.70	£44.61
October 2025	123 +9	£5,237.20	£42.58
September 2025	114 +9	£5,277.00	£46.29
August 2025	105 -18	£4,839.75	£46.09
July 2025	123 +5	£4,862.49	£39.53
June 2025	118 +9	£4,850.09	£41.10
May 2025	109 +2	£4,435.40	£40.69
April 2025	107 -14	£4,710.91	£44.03
March 2025	121 -1	£5,647.80	£46.68
February 2025	122	£4,672.10	£38.30

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