# PharmAnalyser

> PharmAnalyser is a comprehensive platform providing access to NHS pharmacy and GP practice data across England and Scotland. We aggregate and present official NHS datasets including prescription dispensing statistics, Pharmacy First services, NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations, MCR (Medicines Care and Review) services, and other key performance metrics. Our platform helps healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and the public understand healthcare delivery patterns and performance across the NHS.

## Core Pages

- [Homepage](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/): Find NHS pharmacies and GP practices by name across England and Scotland. View analytics, leaderboards, prescription data, and statistics.
- [About Us](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/about): Learn about PharmAnalyser - our mission, data sources, and how we help healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public access valuable NHS insights.
- [FAQ](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/faq): Frequently asked questions about PharmAnalyser, data sources, accuracy, updates, and usage.
- [Contact](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/contact): Get help with PharmAnalyser, report issues, or request support.

## Interactive Tools

- [Interactive Map](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/map): Find NHS pharmacies and GP practices by name, location, or postcode across England and Scotland on an interactive map.
- [Pharmacy Comparison](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/pharmacy/compare): Compare multiple pharmacies side-by-side (requires account access).

## Leaderboards & Rankings

- [Leaderboards Index](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/leaderboards): Overview of all available NHS pharmacy and GP leaderboards.
- [England Pharmacy Leaderboards](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/leaderboards/pharmacy/eng): Top performing pharmacies in England ranked by items dispensed, Pharmacy First services, and NMS consultations.
- [Scotland Pharmacy Leaderboards](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/leaderboards/pharmacy/sct): Top performing pharmacies in Scotland ranked by items dispensed, Pharmacy First payments, and MCR payments.
- [EPS Nominations Leaderboard](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/leaderboards/pharmacy/eng/eps): Electronic Prescription Service nominations leaderboard for England.
- [DSP Leaderboards](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/leaderboards/pharmacy/dsp): Distance Selling Pharmacy leaderboards for online pharmacies.

## Regional Data

- [Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/icb): Browse all Integrated Care Boards in England and view pharmacy data by ICB region.
- [Health Boards](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/hb): Browse all NHS Health Boards in Scotland and view pharmacy data by Health Board region.

## Data & Analytics

### Pharmacy Data
- Individual pharmacy pages: `/pharmacy/eng/[code]` (England) and `/pharmacy/sct/[code]` (Scotland) - Detailed analytics for each pharmacy including dispensing statistics, Pharmacy First services, opening hours, nearby competitors, and performance trends.
- Competitor Analysis: `/pharmacy/eng/[code]/competitor-analysis` and `/pharmacy/sct/[code]/competitor-analysis` - Analyze competitive landscape and market positioning.

### GP Practice Data
- Individual GP practice pages: `/gp/eng/[ods_code]` (England) and `/gp/sct/[ods_code]` (Scotland) - Detailed analytics for each GP practice including prescription volumes, prescription destinations, patient populations, and payment data.

## Legal & Policies

- [Privacy Policy](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/privacy-policy): Data protection and privacy information.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://pharmanalyser.co.uk/terms-of-service): Legal information and terms of service.

## Data Sources

All data on PharmAnalyser is sourced directly from official NHS datasets:
- **England**: NHS England Contractor Dispensing data, providing comprehensive information on prescription items dispensed, Pharmacy First services, and NMS consultations.
- **Scotland**: NHS Scotland Contractor Activity data, including paid prescription items, Pharmacy First payments, and MCR service payments.

Data is updated automatically when new NHS data becomes available, typically on a monthly basis. The most recent reporting period is displayed on each page, and historical data is preserved for trend analysis.

## Organization

PharmAnalyser is owned and operated by **Caledonian Tech LTD** (Company Number: SC789615), a Scottish company based in Glasgow, UK. We are committed to providing transparent, accessible healthcare data to support better understanding of NHS service delivery.

## Key Features

- **Search & Discovery**: Find pharmacies and GP practices by name, location, or postcode
- **Performance Analytics**: View detailed statistics, trends, and performance metrics
- **Leaderboards**: Compare performance across regions and categories
- **Competitive Analysis**: Understand market positioning and nearby competitors
- **Historical Data**: Track performance trends over time
- **Interactive Mapping**: Visualize pharmacy and GP practice locations
- **Open Data Access**: All data is publicly available NHS information, aggregated and presented in an accessible format