Pharmacy Data · England
Manchester Pharmacy Data
Explore NHS pharmacy data in Manchester, including dispensing activity, prescription item trends, contractor performance, service activity, pharmacy leaderboards and local market insights.
Most recent data: Feb 2026
Manchester Pharmacy Data Overview
115
Feb 2026
980,614
Feb 2026
England
82
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to Manchester using postcode-linked local authority geography.
Top Pharmacies in Manchester
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 Manchester
Pharmacy dispensing data shows NHS prescription items processed by pharmacy contractors in Manchester. It helps compare dispensing volume, identify high-activity contractors and understand local prescription demand.
In Feb 2026, pharmacies in Manchester recorded 980,614 NHS prescription items across 115 active pharmacy contractors.
Pharmacy Data Analytics for Manchester
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 Manchester — dispensing history, service metrics, location data and local market context.
WISE PHARMACY
21,040 items
MANCHESTER PHARMACY AND HEALTH CLINIC
20,867 items
EVEREST PHARMACY WYTHENSHAWE
19,150 items
EVEREST PHARMACY DIDSBURY
17,995 items
THACKER'S PHARMACY
17,675 items
WELLFIELD PHARMACY
17,069 items
LADYBARN LANE CHEMIST
16,863 items
EVEREST PHARMACY
15,724 items
HIGHER CRUMPSALL PHARMACY
15,665 items
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 Manchester using postcode-linked local authority geography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are pharmacies matched to Manchester?
Pharmacy counts on this page are based on active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to Manchester using postcode-linked local authority geography.
What is Manchester pharmacy data?
Manchester pharmacy data covers NHS dispensing activity, prescription item volumes, contractor performance and service metrics for pharmacies operating in and around Manchester. PharmAnalyser turns official NHS datasets into searchable profiles, maps and leaderboards.
Can I see the top pharmacies in Manchester?
Yes. PharmAnalyser ranks pharmacies in Manchester 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 Manchester?
Dispensing trends, item volumes, service activity and local GP context in Manchester 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 Manchester?
No. Counts reflect active NHS pharmacy contractors matched to official local authority geography via postcodes — not every business with a "Manchester" postal address. Contractors without geocoded locations or recent NHS activity are excluded.