Question 1

How are pharmacies ranked in the England leaderboards?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in England are ranked by several key metrics including items dispensed (pCItems), 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. You can sort and filter the leaderboards by any of these metrics to find top performing pharmacies.

Question 2

What is Pharmacy First?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows community pharmacies to provide consultations and treatments for minor illnesses without requiring a GP appointment. In England, Pharmacy First covers conditions including acute otitis media, acute sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, uncomplicated UTI, minor illness referrals, and urgent medicine supply. This service helps reduce pressure on GP practices and provides convenient access to healthcare.

Question 3

What is NMS (New Medicine Service)?

Accepted Answer

NMS stands for New Medicine Service, which is a consultation service provided by community pharmacies in England. It helps patients understand and manage new medications, particularly for long-term conditions. Pharmacists provide structured support to improve medication adherence and identify any issues early. This service is particularly valuable for patients starting new medications for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or other chronic diseases.

Question 4

How often is the leaderboard data updated?

Accepted Answer

The England pharmacy leaderboard data 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 5

Can I find a specific pharmacy by name in the leaderboards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can search for pharmacies by name in the leaderboards. Use the search functionality to find specific pharmacies, or browse through the ranked lists. Each pharmacy entry includes the pharmacy name, code, address, and performance metrics. Clicking on a pharmacy will take you to its detailed page with comprehensive statistics and historical data.

Question 6

What does "items dispensed" mean?

Accepted Answer

Items dispensed (pCItems) refers to the number of prescription items that a pharmacy has dispensed and been paid for by the NHS. This is a key metric for measuring pharmacy activity and performance. For example, a prescription for 24 x 200ml bottles of Fortisip mixed flavours counts as 1 item. The total number of items dispensed is generally less than the number of professional fees, as fees can be claimed for different aspects of the dispensing process.

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Items
#1	FLM49	Pharmacy2u DSP Pharmacy2U Ltd	Unit 4b, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2LA	3,380,584
#2	FAP20	Well DSP Well	Healthcare Service Centre, Whittle Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7UN	149,125
#3	FPQ59	Chemist4u DSP Chemist4U	One Penketh Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QX	110,790
#4	FKX65	Boots Boots	30-36 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1DD	99,168
#5	FCR12	Care Quality Pharmacy DSP Care Quality Pharmacy	50 Burnsall Road, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6BT	93,309
#6	FVH41	Pilltime DSP Pill Time Ltd	Units7&8, Cribbs Causeway, Centre, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7TT	82,564
#7	FAX69	Lakes Pharmacy DSP Lakes Pharmacy	Unit 2a China House, 401 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6GY	64,850
#8	FK746	Medicine Drop DSP Medicine Drop	Unit 4 Brian Clough B/ctr, 200-222 Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GJ	60,494
#9	FWF23	Weldricks Pharmacy DSP Weldricks Pharmacy	Leedale House, Railway Court, Doncaster, DN4 5FB	60,124
#10	FWF39	Rxlive Limited DSP Rxlive Ltd	3-4 Chalice Close, Lavender Vale, Wallington, SM6 9RU	56,970

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FK866	Avviro Pharmacy DSP	Office 108 Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0DU	1,200
#2	FDE91	Medicines2homecom DSP Medicines2Home.Com	Suite 3, Railway House, Station Street, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5NX	1,150
#3	FVW38	Pharmalogic Chemist DSP Pharmalogic	464 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, PR5 8AR	967
#4	FVT90	Ar Pharmacy A.R. Pharmacy	3 Hazel Farm Road, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8WU	824
#5	FG175	C Percy Ltd Hawkwell Pharmacy	212 Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4EG	754
#6	FER47	Andres Pharmacy Andres Pharmacy	261 Preston Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 0PS	749
#7	FRD09	Sonichem Ltd Sonichem Pharmacy	1 Monica Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2PR	723
#8	FNL18	Graham Young Pharmacy Graham Young Pharmacy	681 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3HA	712
#9	FDC29	Patient Pharmacy DSP Patient Pharmacy	Unit 5-6 Guide Bus Centre, School Lane, Blackburn, BB1 2QH	689
#10	FR843	Forward Pharmacy Forward Pharmacy Limited	648 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LH	675

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FAP24	Mccanns Pharmacy McCanns Pharmacy	1b Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JP	5,931
#2	FLM49	Pharmacy2u DSP Pharmacy2U Ltd	Unit 4b, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2LA	4,082
#3	FVT90	Ar Pharmacy A.R. Pharmacy	3 Hazel Farm Road, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8WU	1,170
#4	FCR12	Care Quality Pharmacy DSP Care Quality Pharmacy	50 Burnsall Road, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6BT	1,137
#5	FK746	Medicine Drop DSP Medicine Drop	Unit 4 Brian Clough B/ctr, 200-222 Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GJ	1,120
#6	FPR03	Milton Pharmacy 100h	260 Milton Road, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8EN	910
#7	FWF39	Rxlive Limited DSP Rxlive Ltd	3-4 Chalice Close, Lavender Vale, Wallington, SM6 9RU	800
#8	FVA38	Million Pharmacy 100h Million Pharmacy	187 Hylton Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7YE	788
#9	FR220	Vision Pharmacy Vision Pharmacy	131 Bridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3QN	750
#10	FG463	Britannia Pharmacy Britannia Pharmacy	21/23 Horns Road, Newbury Park, IG2 6BN	720

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