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 361 pharmacyies across 1 Sub-ICB location. Most recent data period: December 2025.

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 361 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 Dorset Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has 361 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 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 24,483 items), Pharmacy First services (sum of all PF conditions) (top pharmacy: WALLISDOWN PHARMACY with 282 services), and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations (top pharmacy: ROWLANDS PHARMACY with 400 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 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: 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 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 361 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 361 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: January 2026 with 50 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	24,483
#2	FHC47	Boots GPhC: Boots	23 Saxon Square, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QB	21,244
#3	FKA59	Kamsons Pharmacy GPhC: Kamsons Pharmacy	344-346 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5EY	19,538
#4	FQF92	Boots GPhC: Boots	2 Easton Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BX	19,475
#5	FAL73	Rowlands Pharmacy GPhC: Rowlands Pharmacy	Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6NQ	19,314
#6	FKT39	Wrights Pharmacy GPhC: Wrights Pharmacy	88 Charminster Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1SE	17,056
#7	FHE81	Rowlands Pharmacy GPhC: Rowlands Pharmacy	136 Purewell, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1EU	17,052
#8	FM668	Poole Bay Pharmacy 100h	Westbourne Medical Centre, Milburn Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9HJ	16,733
#9	FVA67	Wallisdown Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Wallisdown Pharmacy	337 Wallisdown Road, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BU	16,346
#10	FRP28	Marnhull Pharmacy GPhC: Marnhull Pharmacy	Church Hill, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PU	16,027

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FVA67	Wallisdown Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Wallisdown Pharmacy	337 Wallisdown Road, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BU	282
#2	FHC47	Boots GPhC: Boots	23 Saxon Square, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1QB	196
#3	FME62	The Quarter Jack Pharmacy GPhC: The Quarter Jack Pharmacy	Rodways Corner, 29 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AP	195
#4	FV817	Boots 100h GPhC: Boots	Unit 7, The Peel Centre, Babylon Hill, Sherborne Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5BT	170
#5	FWH91	Winton Pharmacy GPhC: Winton Pharmacy	309 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2AB	155
#6	FCE37	Bryant Pharmacy GPhC: Bryant Pharmacy	462 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AD	144
#7	FWN86	Boots	Units E & F Castle Point, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9UY	125
#8	FA612	Castle Lane Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Castle Lane Pharmacy	482 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UD	120
#9	FLC78	Shore Pharmacy GPhC: Shore Pharmacy	Parkstone Health Centre, Mansfield Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0DJ	116
#10	FQ299	Boots GPhC: Boots	18-20 Commercial Rd, Bournemouth, BH2 5NL	106

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FAL73	Rowlands Pharmacy GPhC: Rowlands Pharmacy	Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6NQ	400
#2	FXG05	Verwood Pharmacy GPhC: Verwood Pharmacy	Bank Court, 10 Manor Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DW	400
#3	FM668	Poole Bay Pharmacy 100h	Westbourne Medical Centre, Milburn Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9HJ	320
#4	FQF92	Boots GPhC: Boots	2 Easton Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BX	298
#5	FAE92	Automeds Pharmacy DSP GPhC: Automeds Pharmacy	45 Wessex Trade Centre, Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 3PG	288
#6	FCE37	Bryant Pharmacy GPhC: Bryant Pharmacy	462 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AD	250
#7	FR035	The Grove Pharmacy GPhC: The Grove Pharmacy	Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2FQ	250
#8	FME62	The Quarter Jack Pharmacy GPhC: The Quarter Jack Pharmacy	Rodways Corner, 29 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AP	240
#9	FWV11	Day Lewis Pharmacy GPhC: Day Lewis Pharmacy	11-13 South Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LR	231
#10	FRD44	Automeds Pharmacy Ltd DSP GPhC: Automeds Pharmacy	Unit 52f Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7UA	228

Period	Pharmacies	Total Amount	Avg per Pharmacy
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 +10	£2,879.40	£46.44
February 2025	52	£2,524.50	£48.55

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