Pharmacy Data · Scotland
Edinburgh Pharmacy Data
Explore NHS pharmacy data in Edinburgh, including dispensing activity, prescription item trends, contractor performance, service activity, pharmacy leaderboards and local market insights.
Most recent data: Dec 2025
Edinburgh Pharmacy Data Overview
103
Dec 2025
680,442
Dec 2025
Scotland
85
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to Edinburgh using postcode-linked data zone and local authority geography. Contractors are included when their postcode maps to the relevant Scottish local authority boundary.
Top Pharmacies in Edinburgh
Ranked by NHS prescription items dispensed in the latest reporting period. Select a pharmacy to view its full profile, dispensing history and service metrics.
By items dispensed
Dec 2025
Pharmacy Dispensing Data in Edinburgh
Pharmacy dispensing data shows NHS prescription items processed by pharmacy contractors in Edinburgh. It helps compare dispensing volume, identify high-activity contractors and understand local prescription demand.
In Dec 2025, pharmacies in Edinburgh recorded 680,442 NHS prescription items across 103 active pharmacy contractors.
Pharmacy Data Analytics for Edinburgh
Compare local pharmacy performance
Benchmark pharmacies in the area against peers using dispensing volume and NHS service metrics.
Identify high-volume pharmacies
See which contractors dispense the most prescription items in the latest reporting period.
Track dispensing activity
Review monthly or quarterly dispensing totals and understand local prescription demand.
Review service performance
Explore Pharmacy First, NMS or MCR activity where published in official NHS data.
Understand local GP and pharmacy context
Connect pharmacy activity with nearby GP practices and local market structure.
Support pharmacy buying or valuation research
Use dispensing trends and contractor data for early-stage acquisition or valuation analysis.
Explore Nearby Pharmacy Profiles
Browse individual pharmacy profiles for contractors in Edinburgh — dispensing history, service metrics, location data and local market context.
NHS Data Sources & Methodology
NHS Scotland
PharmAnalyser uses official NHS Scotland contractor activity and service payment data where available and processes them into searchable pharmacy profiles, maps, leaderboards and analytics.
Geography matching: Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to Edinburgh using postcode-linked data zone and local authority geography. Contractors are included when their postcode maps to the relevant Scottish local authority boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are pharmacies matched to Edinburgh?
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to Edinburgh using postcode-linked data zone and local authority geography. Contractors are included when their postcode maps to the relevant Scottish local authority boundary.
What is Edinburgh pharmacy data?
Edinburgh pharmacy data covers NHS dispensing activity, prescription item volumes, contractor performance and service metrics for pharmacies operating in and around Edinburgh. PharmAnalyser turns official NHS datasets into searchable profiles, maps and leaderboards.
Can I see the top pharmacies in Edinburgh?
Yes. PharmAnalyser ranks pharmacies in Edinburgh by items dispensed and other NHS metrics for the latest reporting period, with links to detailed pharmacy profile pages.
What does pharmacy dispensing data show?
Pharmacy dispensing data shows NHS prescription items processed by pharmacy contractors in a reporting period, helping you compare volume, trends and local market activity.
Can this help with buying a pharmacy in Edinburgh?
Dispensing trends, item volumes, service activity and local GP context in Edinburgh can support early-stage research when assessing a pharmacy acquisition or valuation.
How often is the data updated?
Data is refreshed as new official NHS England and NHS Scotland publications become available — typically monthly for England and quarterly for Scotland.
Does this include every pharmacy in Edinburgh?
No. Counts reflect active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to official local authority geography via postcodes — not every business with a "Edinburgh" postal address. Contractors without geocoded locations or recent NHS activity are excluded.