Pharmacy Data · England
Greater London Pharmacy Data
Explore NHS pharmacy data across London, including dispensing volume, prescription item trends, Pharmacy First activity, pharmacy leaderboards and local market insights for the capital.
Most recent data: Feb 2026
Greater London Pharmacy Data Overview
1,742
Feb 2026
12,439,667
Feb 2026
England
1,154
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to the 33 Greater London local authority areas using postcode-linked geography.
Top Pharmacies in Greater London
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
Feb 2026
Pharmacy Dispensing Data in Greater London
Pharmacy dispensing data shows NHS prescription items processed by pharmacy contractors in Greater London. It helps compare dispensing volume, identify high-activity contractors and understand local prescription demand.
In Feb 2026, pharmacies in Greater London recorded 12,439,667 NHS prescription items across 1,742 active pharmacy contractors.
Pharmacy Data Analytics for Greater London
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 Greater London — dispensing history, service metrics, location data and local market context.
NHS Data Sources & Methodology
NHS England
PharmAnalyser uses official NHS England pharmacy datasets 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 the 33 Greater London local authority areas using postcode-linked geography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are pharmacies matched to Greater London?
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to the 33 Greater London local authority areas using postcode-linked geography.
What is London pharmacy data?
London pharmacy data covers NHS dispensing activity, prescription item volumes, contractor performance and service metrics for pharmacies operating in and around London. PharmAnalyser turns official NHS datasets into searchable profiles, maps and leaderboards.
Can I see the top pharmacies in London?
Yes. PharmAnalyser ranks pharmacies in London 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 London?
Dispensing trends, item volumes, service activity and local GP context in London 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 London?
No. Counts reflect active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to official local authority geography via postcodes — not every business with a "London" postal address. Contractors without geocoded locations or recent NHS activity are excluded.