Question 1

What is NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB Code: E54000048, Short Code: QE1) 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

The number of pharmacies in NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Sub-ICB locations (also known as Sub-ICB Partnerships) are smaller geographic areas within NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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	FPQ59	Chemist4u	One Penketh Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QX	99,367
#2	FVW38	Pharmalogic ChemistPharmalogic	464 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, PR5 8AR	47,857
#3	FHX13	Lytham Road PharmacyLytham Road Pharmacy	South Shore Prim Care Ctr, Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1TJ	28,009
#4	FPK67	Broadway Pharmacy	331 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UP	26,554
#5	FAW42	Cohens ChemistCohens Chemist	Moor Park Health Centre, Bristol Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0JG	26,014
#6	FQV25	Hbs Pharmacy	The Issa Medical Centre, St Gregory Road, Preston, PR1 6YA	25,350
#7	FG035	Morecambe Bay Chemist	28-30 Regent Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1QN	25,140
#8	FWH32	Acer PharmacyAcer Pharmacy	12 St Georges Lane, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 3LT	23,777
#9	FJD50	Kepple Lane PharmacyKepple Lane Pharmacy	Garstang Medical Centre, Kepple Lane, Garstang, PR3 1PB	22,958
#10	FCD37	Hambleton PharmacyHambleton Pharmacy	Kiln Lane, Hambleton, FY6 9AH	22,158

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FDC29	Patient PharmacyPatient Pharmacy	Unit 5-6 Guide Bus Centre, School Lane, Blackburn, BB1 2QH	643
#2	FXK55	Accrington Pharmacy	257 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5AD	391
#3	FG035	Morecambe Bay Chemist	28-30 Regent Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1QN	298
#4	FC705	Oswaldtwistle PharmacyOswaldtwistle Pharmacy	300 Union Road, Oswaldtwisle, Accrington, BB5 3JD	268
#5	FVW44	Whitegate Pharmacy	Whitegate Health Centre, 150-158 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9ES	245
#6	FJR72	Brock Street PharmacyBrock Street Pharmacy (with Health & Travel Clinics) LA1 1UR	5-11 Brock Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UR	190
#7	FVM37	Ash Trees Pharmacy	Ash Trees Surgery, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JU	176
#8	FQK68	Pharmalogic ChemistPharmalogic	30 St Mary's Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TD	172
#9	FWA95	WellWell	Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR	164
#10	FPK67	Broadway Pharmacy	331 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UP	162

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FVW38	Pharmalogic ChemistPharmalogic	464 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, PR5 8AR	445
#2	FVM37	Ash Trees Pharmacy	Ash Trees Surgery, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JU	371
#3	FQV25	Hbs Pharmacy	The Issa Medical Centre, St Gregory Road, Preston, PR1 6YA	370
#4	FE218	Barkerhouse Pharmacy	102-104 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9EU	366
#5	FF447	Gillinggate PharmacyGillinggate Pharmacy	Captain French Surgery, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE	320
#6	FJR72	Brock Street PharmacyBrock Street Pharmacy (with Health & Travel Clinics) LA1 1UR	5-11 Brock Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UR	320
#7	FRJ30	Audley Late Night Pharmacy	114-116 Audley Range, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1TG	320
#8	FWA95	WellWell	Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR	312
#9	FN702	Obriens PharmacyO'Briens Pharmacy	Health & Wellbeing Centre, Dock Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6HP	302
#10	FX858	Brunshaw PharmacyBrunshaw Pharmacy	Brunshaw Pharmacy, 6 Brownside Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3JU	300

Period	Pharmacies	Total Amount	Avg per Pharmacy
September 2025	80 -4	£2,524.70	£31.56
August 2025	84 -3	£2,651.20	£31.56
July 2025	87 +5	£3,059.20	£35.16
June 2025	82 -13	£3,068.30	£37.42
May 2025	95 +8	£3,612.50	£38.03
April 2025	87 -24	£2,859.00	£32.86
March 2025	111 +12	£3,847.90	£34.67
February 2025	99 +3	£3,709.11	£37.47
January 2025	96 +4	£3,237.25	£33.72
December 2024	92 -8	£3,038.30	£33.03
November 2024	100 -15	£4,589.55	£45.90
October 2024	115	£4,165.31	£36.22

What is an Integrated Care Board (ICB)?

Key Responsibilities:

Top Pharmacies by Items Dispensed

Items Dispensed

Top Pharmacies by Pharmacy First Services

Pharmacy First Services

Top Pharmacies by NMS Services

NMS Services

What are FP57 Refunds?

Key Points:

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