Pharmacy Data · Scotland
Glasgow City Pharmacy Data
Explore NHS pharmacy data in Glasgow, including dispensing activity, prescription item trends, Pharmacy First payments, pharmacy leaderboards and local market insights.
Most recent data: Dec 2025
Glasgow City Pharmacy Data Overview
144
Dec 2025
1,213,199
Dec 2025
Scotland
157
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to Glasgow City using postcode-linked geography. Some pharmacies with Glasgow postal addresses may sit outside the Glasgow City local authority boundary and are not included in the main city total.
Top Pharmacies in Glasgow City
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 Glasgow City
Pharmacy dispensing data shows NHS prescription items processed by pharmacy contractors in Glasgow City. It helps compare dispensing volume, identify high-activity contractors and understand local prescription demand.
In Dec 2025, pharmacies in Glasgow City recorded 1,213,199 NHS prescription items across 144 active pharmacy contractors.
Pharmacy Data Analytics for Glasgow City
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 Glasgow City — dispensing history, service metrics, location data and local market context.
J P MACKIE & CO LTD
32,766 items
LIGHTBURN PHARMACY LTD
20,720 items
LP NORTH SEVENTEEN LTD
20,667 items
PARKHEAD HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY LTD
20,172 items
BOOTS UK LIMITED
19,752 items
M & D GREEN DISPENSING CHEMIST LTD
18,935 items
GOVANHILL PHARMACY LTD
17,230 items
WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS LTD
14,062 items
NEW CASTLE HEALTHCARE LTD
13,810 items
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 Glasgow City using postcode-linked geography. Some pharmacies with Glasgow postal addresses may sit outside the Glasgow City local authority boundary and are not included in the main city total.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are pharmacies matched to Glasgow City?
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to Glasgow City using postcode-linked geography. Some pharmacies with Glasgow postal addresses may sit outside the Glasgow City local authority boundary and are not included in the main city total.
What is Glasgow pharmacy data?
Glasgow pharmacy data covers NHS dispensing activity, prescription item volumes, contractor performance and service metrics for pharmacies operating in and around Glasgow. PharmAnalyser turns official NHS datasets into searchable profiles, maps and leaderboards.
Can I see the top pharmacies in Glasgow?
Yes. PharmAnalyser ranks pharmacies in Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
Dispensing trends, item volumes, service activity and local GP context in Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
No. Counts reflect active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to official local authority geography via postcodes — not every business with a "Glasgow" postal address. Contractors without geocoded locations or recent NHS activity are excluded.