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 GPhC: Pharmacy2U Ltd	Unit 4b, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2LA	3,029,434
#2	FAP20	Well DSP GPhC: Well	Healthcare Service Centre, Whittle Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7UN	151,649
#3	FCR12	Care Quality Pharmacy DSP GPhC: Care Quality Pharmacy	50 Burnsall Road, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6BT	125,302
#4	FKX65	Boots GPhC: Boots	30-36 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1DD	107,040
#5	FPQ59	Chemist4u DSP GPhC: Chemist4U	One Penketh Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QX	106,087
#6	FVH41	Pilltime DSP GPhC: Pill Time Ltd	Units7&8, Cribbs Causeway, Centre, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7TT	72,104
#7	FK746	Medicine Drop DSP GPhC: Medicine Drop	Unit 4 Brian Clough B/ctr, 200-222 Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GJ	68,983
#8	FAX69	Lakes Pharmacy DSP GPhC: Lakes Pharmacy	Unit 2a China House, 401 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6GY	61,421
#9	FLE92	Pro Chemist DSP GPhC: Pro Chemist	Unit 5, Central Business Centre, Great Central Way, London, NW10 0UR	61,138
#10	FVW38	Pharmalogic Chemist DSP GPhC: Pharmalogic	464 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, PR5 8AR	59,968

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FNL18	Graham Young Pharmacy GPhC: Graham Young Pharmacy	681 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3HA	974
#2	FRD09	Sonichem Ltd GPhC: Sonichem Pharmacy	1 Monica Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2PR	803
#3	FFP42	Metwest Pharmacy GPhC: Metwest Pharmacy	Unit 2, Lister Hse Hth Ctr, Abercrombie Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6YJ	792
#4	FQW12	Rc Pharmacy GPhC: R & C Pharmacy	5a Walm Lane, Willesden, London, NW2 5SJ	779
#5	FYT00	Cordeve Ltd Dispensing Chemist GPhC: Cordeve Dispensing Chemists	70 Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4NP	760
#6	FFA74	Framlingham Pharmacy GPhC: Framlingham Pharmacy	32 Market Hill, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AY	750
#7	FVW38	Pharmalogic Chemist DSP GPhC: Pharmalogic	464 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, PR5 8AR	733
#8	FCP70	Golden Cross Pharmacy GPhC: Golden Cross Pharmacy	10 Golden Cross Parade, Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UB	729
#9	FER47	Andres Pharmacy GPhC: Andres Pharmacy	261 Preston Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 0PS	724
#10	FRQ84	Wellbeing Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Wellbeing Pharmacy	2 Parsons Lane, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JU	680

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FLM49	Pharmacy2u DSP GPhC: Pharmacy2U Ltd	Unit 4b, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2LA	5,105
#2	FD841	Direct2chemist DSP GPhC: Direct2Chemist	Suite 3 Bridgewater House, 8 Surrey Road, Nelson, BB9 7TZ	2,550
#3	FCR12	Care Quality Pharmacy DSP GPhC: Care Quality Pharmacy	50 Burnsall Road, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6BT	1,348
#4	FK746	Medicine Drop DSP GPhC: Medicine Drop	Unit 4 Brian Clough B/ctr, 200-222 Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GJ	1,120
#5	FVT90	Ar Pharmacy GPhC: A.R. Pharmacy	3 Hazel Farm Road, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8WU	1,120
#6	FRJ93	Blackthorn Pharmacy GPhC: Blackthorn Pharmacy	Blackthorn Health Centre, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NQ	967
#7	FRW55	Milton Pharmacy	260 Milton Road, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8EN	914
#8	FWF39	Rxlive Limited DSP GPhC: Rxlive Ltd	3-4 Chalice Close, Lavender Vale, Wallington, SM6 9RU	800
#9	FDQ64	Doncaster Gate Pharmacy GPhC: Doncaster Gate Pharmacy	Rotherham Health Village, Doncaster Gate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1DA	798
#10	FG463	Britannia Pharmacy GPhC: Britannia Pharmacy	21/23 Horns Road, Newbury Park, IG2 6BN	740

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