Question 1

What is NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB Code: E54000041, Short Code: QVV) 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 Dorset Integrated Care Board covers 367 pharmacyies across 1 Sub-ICB location. Most recent data period: February 2026.

Question 2

What pharmacy data is available for NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for NHS Dorset 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 367 pharmacyies within the ICB area with detailed statistics, performance metrics, and historical trends. Most recent data period: February 2026. All data is sourced from official NHS England datasets and updated monthly.

Question 3

How many pharmacies are in NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has 367 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: February 2026.

Question 4

What metrics are used to rank pharmacies in NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board are ranked by several key metrics including the number of items dispensed (top pharmacy: VERWOOD PHARMACY with 19,859 items), Pharmacy First services (sum of all PF conditions) (top pharmacy: WALLISDOWN PHARMACY with 233 services), and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations (top pharmacy: VERWOOD PHARMACY with 400 consultations). These metrics provide insights into pharmacy performance and service delivery within the ICB area. Most recent data period: February 2026.

Question 5

How often is the data for NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is updated monthly when new NHS England data becomes available. Most recent data period: February 2026. 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 Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the NHS Dorset 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 367 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 Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Sub-ICB locations (also known as Sub-ICB Partnerships) are smaller geographic areas within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board that help with local planning and delivery of healthcare services. NHS Dorset 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 Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

The ICB code for NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is E54000041. The short code is QVV. This unique identifier is used by NHS England to identify the Integrated Care Board in official records, prescription processing systems, and healthcare databases. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board covers 367 pharmacyies across 1 Sub-ICB location.

Question 9

What FP57 data is available for NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

FP57 (Prescription Charge Exemption) data is available for NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Most recent period: February 2026 with 58 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	FXG05	Verwood Pharmacy GPhC: Verwood Pharmacy	Bank Court, 10 Manor Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DW	19,859
#2	FHC47	Boots GPhC: Boots	23 Saxon Square, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QB	17,721
#3	FQF92	Boots GPhC: Boots	2 Easton Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BX	17,151
#4	FAL73	Rowlands Pharmacy GPhC: Rowlands Pharmacy	Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6NQ	15,840
#5	FTT34	Peacemarsh Pharmacy GPhC: Peacemarsh Pharmacy	Middlefield House, Marlott Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4FA	15,594
#6	FKA59	Kamsons Pharmacy GPhC: Kamsons Pharmacy	344-346 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5EY	15,142
#7	FKT39	Wrights Pharmacy GPhC: Wrights Pharmacy	88 Charminster Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1SE	14,937
#8	FM668	Poole Bay Pharmacy 100h	Westbourne Medical Centre, Milburn Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9HJ	14,618
#9	FVA67	Wallisdown Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Wallisdown Pharmacy	337 Wallisdown Road, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BU	14,473
#10	FRP28	Marnhull Pharmacy GPhC: Marnhull Pharmacy	Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU	14,468

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FVA67	Wallisdown Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Wallisdown Pharmacy	337 Wallisdown Road, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BU	233
#2	FV817	Boots 100h GPhC: Boots	Unit 7, The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Sherborne Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT	167
#3	FME62	The Quarter Jack Pharmacy GPhC: The Quarter Jack Pharmacy	Rodways Corner, 29 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AP	159
#4	FLX51	Colehill Pharmacy GPhC: Colehill Pharmacy	42 Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SE	120
#5	FCE37	Bryant Pharmacy GPhC: Bryant Pharmacy	462 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AD	117
#6	FHC47	Boots GPhC: Boots	23 Saxon Square, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QB	112
#7	FA612	Castle Lane Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Castle Lane Pharmacy	482 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UD	104
#8	FCG62	Tesco Instore Pharmacy 100h	Yarrow Road, Mannings Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NX	95
#9	FWN86	Boots	Units E & F Castle Point, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UY	91
#10	FM329	Asda Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Asda Pharmacy	Asda Store, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1JQ	90

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FXG05	Verwood Pharmacy GPhC: Verwood Pharmacy	Bank Court, 10 Manor Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DW	400
#2	FM668	Poole Bay Pharmacy 100h	Westbourne Medical Centre, Milburn Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9HJ	320
#3	FAE92	Automeds Pharmacy Ltd DSP GPhC: Automeds Pharmacy	45 Wessex Trade Centre, Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3PG	260
#4	FR035	The Grove Pharmacy GPhC: The Grove Pharmacy	Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2FQ	250
#5	FCE37	Bryant Pharmacy GPhC: Bryant Pharmacy	462 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AD	244
#6	FKA59	Kamsons Pharmacy GPhC: Kamsons Pharmacy	344-346 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5EY	244
#7	FTE44	Gillingham Pharmacy GPhC: The Barn Pharmacy	High Street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AG	240
#8	FME62	The Quarter Jack Pharmacy GPhC: The Quarter Jack Pharmacy	Rodways Corner, 29 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AP	208
#9	FLX51	Colehill Pharmacy GPhC: Colehill Pharmacy	42 Middlehill Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SE	200
#10	FRD44	Automeds Pharmacy Ltd DSP GPhC: Automeds Pharmacy	Unit 52f Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7UA	200

Period	Pharmacies	Total Amount	Avg per Pharmacy
February 2026	58 +8	£2,115.90	£36.48
January 2026	50 +1	£1,879.70	£37.59
December 2025	49 -3	£2,029.50	£41.42
November 2025	52 -6	£2,088.50	£40.16
October 2025	58 +4	£2,296.80	£39.60
September 2025	54 -3	£2,395.30	£44.36
August 2025	57 -3	£2,540.35	£44.57
July 2025	60 +8	£2,324.80	£38.75
June 2025	52 -2	£2,432.50	£46.78
May 2025	54 +2	£2,373.30	£43.95
April 2025	52 -10	£2,302.70	£44.28
March 2025	62	£2,879.40	£46.44

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