Question 1

What is NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB Code: E54000062, Short Code: QUA) is an Integrated Care Board (ICB) responsible for planning and commissioning healthcare services in England. ICBs are statutory NHS bodies established in July 2022 as part of the Health and Care Act 2022, replacing Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). They are responsible for commissioning healthcare services for their local populations. NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board covers 658 pharmacyies across 1 Sub-ICB location. Most recent data period: March 2026.

Question 2

What pharmacy data is available for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

You can view comprehensive pharmacy data for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board including pharmacy leaderboards ranked by items dispensed, Pharmacy First services (covering conditions like acute otitis media, sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, uncomplicated UTI, minor illness referrals, and urgent medicine supply), and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations. The data includes 658 pharmacyies within the ICB area with detailed statistics, performance metrics, and historical trends. Most recent data period: March 2026. All data is sourced from official NHS England datasets and updated monthly.

Question 3

How many pharmacies are in NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has 658 pharmacyies within its area. The ICB covers 1 Sub-ICB location for local planning and delivery of healthcare services. You can view the complete list of pharmacies within the ICB area, ranked by various performance metrics including items dispensed, Pharmacy First services, and NMS consultations. Most recent data period: March 2026.

Question 4

What metrics are used to rank pharmacies in NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board are ranked by several key metrics including the number of items dispensed (top pharmacy: PHARMACARE PHARMACY with 35,524 items), Pharmacy First services (sum of all PF conditions) (top pharmacy: SWINFORD PHARMACY with 338 services), and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations (top pharmacy: PHARMACARE PHARMACY with 732 consultations). These metrics provide insights into pharmacy performance and service delivery within the ICB area. Most recent data period: March 2026.

Question 5

How often is the data for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board updated?

Accepted Answer

The data for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is updated monthly when new NHS England data becomes available. Most recent data period: March 2026. NHS England releases pharmacy dispensing data typically 2-3 months after the reporting period to ensure accuracy and completeness. This delay is standard across all NHS data platforms.

Question 6

Can I view individual pharmacy details for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can click on any pharmacy in the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board leaderboards to view detailed information including the pharmacy name, address, contact details, comprehensive prescription statistics, Pharmacy First services, NMS consultations, and historical performance trends. There are 658 pharmacyies available to explore. Each pharmacy has its own dedicated page with full analytics and metrics.

Question 7

What are Sub-ICB locations in NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

Sub-ICB locations (also known as Sub-ICB Partnerships) are smaller geographic areas within NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board that help with local planning and delivery of healthcare services. NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has 1 Sub-ICB location. They work alongside the ICB to coordinate care and ensure services meet local needs. You can view Sub-ICB location information on this page.

Question 8

What is the ICB code for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

The ICB code for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is E54000062. The short code is QUA. This unique identifier is used by NHS England to identify the Integrated Care Board in official records, prescription processing systems, and healthcare databases. NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board covers 658 pharmacyies across 1 Sub-ICB location.

Question 9

What FP57 data is available for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board?

Accepted Answer

FP57 (Prescription Charge Exemption) data is available for NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. Most recent period: April 2026 with 61 FP57 forms processed. FP57 forms are used when patients are exempt from prescription charges. This data provides insights into prescription charge exemption patterns within the ICB area.

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Items
#1	FXF91	Pharmacare Pharmacy GPhC: Pharmacare Pharmacy	The Crown, West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 4BP	35,524
#2	FCX28	Lyng Pharmacy GPhC: Lyng Pharmacy	1 Lyng Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7RW	29,768
#3	FYH42	Friar Park Pharmacy GPhC: Friar Park Chemist	158 Crankhall Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0EB	26,979
#4	FEW78	Idispense Pharmacy GPhC: i-dispense	2 Field Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3JE	22,880
#5	FD857	Pharmacy Xpress DSP GPhC: Pharmacy-Xpress	Unit 32 Fountain Bus Park, Fountain Lane, Oldbury, Birmingham, B69 3BH	21,404
#6	FMQ14	Milan Chemist GPhC: Milan Chemist	137 Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9PY	20,855
#7	FDV71	Lye Pharmacy GPhC: Lye Pharmacy	173a High Street, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 8LN	20,443
#8	FC617	Church View Pharmacy (Pharmacy 365) 100h GPhC: Church View Pharmacy (Pharmacy 365)	249 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6JD	20,300
#9	FF373	J Docter Pharmacy GPhC: J Docter Pharmacy	1 Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0AW	19,260
#10	FK461	Millard & Bullock GPhC: Millard and Bullock	Unit 2, Josiah House, Castle Street, Coseley, Dudley, West Midlands, WV14 9DD	19,008

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FD114	Swinford Pharmacy GPhC: Swinford Pharmacy	154 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, Dudley, West Midlands, DY8 2JH	338
#2	FJM64	Bloxwich Pharmacy GPhC: Bloxwich Pharmacy	169 High Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LH	330
#3	FHV89	Phoenix Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Phoenix Pharmacy	Phoenix Health Centre, Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 6ED	304
#4	FAN84	Masters Pharmacy GPhC: Masters Pharmacy	182-184 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, Warley, West Midlands, B68 8JB	266
#5	FYH42	Friar Park Pharmacy GPhC: Friar Park Chemist	158 Crankhall Lane, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0EB	256
#6	FXL08	Tesco Instore Pharmacy GPhC: Tesco Instore Pharmacy	Tesco Superstore, Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4RP	214
#7	FWE66	Allcare Pharmacy 100h GPhC: Allcare Pharmacy	41 Caldmore Green, Caldmore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3RW	213
#8	FWL41	Haden Vale Pharmacy GPhC: Haden Vale Pharmacy	50 Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7HG	200
#9	FPC28	Day Night Pharmacy GPhC: Day Night Pharmacy	20 Albion Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 3EE	180
#10	FH473	Boots GPhC: Boots	Unit 84, Bentley Bridge Retail Pk, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1BP	171

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FXF91	Pharmacare Pharmacy GPhC: Pharmacare Pharmacy	The Crown, West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 4BP	732
#2	FCX28	Lyng Pharmacy GPhC: Lyng Pharmacy	1 Lyng Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 7RW	600
#3	FEW78	Idispense Pharmacy GPhC: i-dispense	2 Field Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3JE	454
#4	FMQ14	Milan Chemist GPhC: Milan Chemist	137 Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9PY	361
#5	FAE81	Brooklands Pharmacy GPhC: Brooklands Pharmacy	48 Brooklands Parade, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2NE	360
#6	FJ244	Lazy Hill Pharmacy GPhC: Lazy Hill Pharmacy	163 Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HA	350
#7	FPV33	Brutons Pharmacy (Moxley) GPhC: Brutons Pharmacy (Moxley)	101 High Street, Moxley, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8RT	342
#8	FN497	Sidhus Pharmacy GPhC: Sidhu's Pharmacy	369 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9QL	328
#9	FYV46	Sandwell Pharmacy GPhC: Sandwell Pharmacy	85 Church Vale, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4DH	324
#10	FPC28	Day Night Pharmacy GPhC: Day Night Pharmacy	20 Albion Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 3EE	304

Period	Pharmacies	Total Amount	Avg per Pharmacy
April 2026	61 +8	£2,187.40	£35.86
March 2026	53	£1,900.80	£35.86
February 2026	53 -14	£1,791.90	£33.81
January 2026	67 +24	£2,353.50	£35.13
December 2025	43 -9	£1,683.00	£39.14
November 2025	52 -8	£2,020.60	£38.86
October 2025	60 -7	£2,029.60	£33.83
September 2025	67 +8	£2,316.60	£34.58
August 2025	59 +4	£2,306.80	£39.10
July 2025	55 -17	£1,880.50	£34.19
June 2025	72 +16	£2,629.30	£36.52
May 2025	56	£1,829.00	£32.66

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