Question 1

How are pharmacies ranked in the England leaderboards?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacies in England are ranked by several key metrics including items dispensed (pCItems), 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. You can sort and filter the leaderboards by any of these metrics to find top performing pharmacies.

Question 2

What is Pharmacy First?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows community pharmacies to provide consultations and treatments for minor illnesses without requiring a GP appointment. In England, Pharmacy First covers conditions including acute otitis media, acute sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, uncomplicated UTI, minor illness referrals, and urgent medicine supply. This service helps reduce pressure on GP practices and provides convenient access to healthcare.

Question 3

What is NMS (New Medicine Service)?

Accepted Answer

NMS stands for New Medicine Service, which is a consultation service provided by community pharmacies in England. It helps patients understand and manage new medications, particularly for long-term conditions. Pharmacists provide structured support to improve medication adherence and identify any issues early. This service is particularly valuable for patients starting new medications for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or other chronic diseases.

Question 4

How often is the leaderboard data updated?

Accepted Answer

The England pharmacy leaderboard data is updated monthly when new NHS England data becomes available. 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 5

Can I find a specific pharmacy by name in the leaderboards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can search for pharmacies by name in the leaderboards. Use the search functionality to find specific pharmacies, or browse through the ranked lists. Each pharmacy entry includes the pharmacy name, code, address, and performance metrics. Clicking on a pharmacy will take you to its detailed page with comprehensive statistics and historical data.

Question 6

What does "items dispensed" mean?

Accepted Answer

Items dispensed (pCItems) refers to the number of prescription items that a pharmacy has dispensed and been paid for by the NHS. This is a key metric for measuring pharmacy activity and performance. For example, a prescription for 24 x 200ml bottles of Fortisip mixed flavours counts as 1 item. The total number of items dispensed is generally less than the number of professional fees, as fees can be claimed for different aspects of the dispensing process.

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Items
#1	FLM49	Pharmacy2u DSP Pharmacy2U Ltd	Unit 4b, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2LA	3,201,976
#2	FAP20	Well DSP Well	Healthcare Service Centre, Whittle Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-trent, ST3 7UN	146,780
#3	FPQ59	Chemist4u DSP Chemist4U	One Penketh Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9QX	107,744
#4	FCR12	Care Quality Pharmacy DSP Care Quality Pharmacy	50 Burnsall Road, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6BT	102,819
#5	FKX65	Boots Boots	30-36 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1DD	95,599
#6	FVH41	Pilltime DSP Pill Time Ltd	Units7&8, Cribbs Causeway, Centre, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7TT	91,868
#7	FAX69	Lakes Pharmacy DSP Lakes Pharmacy	Unit 2a China House, 401 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6GY	63,652
#8	FWF23	Weldricks Pharmacy DSP Weldricks Pharmacy	Leedale House, Railway Court, Doncaster, DN4 5FB	58,601
#9	FK746	Medicine Drop DSP Medicine Drop	Unit 4 Brian Clough B/ctr, 200-222 Cotton Lane, Derby, DE24 8GJ	57,840
#10	FVW38	Pharmalogic Chemist DSP Pharmalogic	464 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, PR5 8AR	57,753

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FDE91	Medicines2homecom DSP Medicines2Home.Com	Suite 3, Railway House, Station Street, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5NX	1,100
#2	FK866	Avviro Pharmacy DSP	Office 108 Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 0DU	1,003
#3	FN395	Concord Pharmacy Concord Pharmacy	Stokes Medical Centre, Braydon Avenue, Little Stoke, Bristol, BS34 6BQ	745
#4	FDC29	Patient Pharmacy DSP Patient Pharmacy	Unit 5-6 Guide Bus Centre, School Lane, Blackburn, BB1 2QH	686
#5	FR843	Forward Pharmacy Forward Pharmacy Limited	648 Mile End Road, London, E3 4LH	662
#6	FG175	C Percy Ltd Hawkwell Pharmacy	212 Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4EG	643
#7	FNL18	Graham Young Pharmacy Graham Young Pharmacy	681 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3HA	627
#8	FRD09	Sonichem Ltd Sonichem Pharmacy	1 Monica Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2PR	627
#9	FCP70	Golden Cross Pharmacy Golden Cross Pharmacy	10 Golden Cross Parade, Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UB	623
#10	FVW38	Pharmalogic Chemist DSP Pharmalogic	464 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Centre, Preston, PR5 8AR	617

Rank	Pharmacy Code	Pharmacy Name	Address	Services
#1	FND81	Bristol Pharmacy Bristol Pharmacy	Whitchurch Health Centre, Armada Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0SU	13,603
#2	FLM49	Pharmacy2u DSP Pharmacy2U Ltd	Unit 4b, Victoria Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2LA	4,116
#3	FPN74	Wye Valley Pharmacy Wye Valley Pharmacy Ltd	42c Holme Lacy Road, Hereford, HR2 6BZ	2,604
#4	FCR12	Care Quality Pharmacy DSP Care Quality Pharmacy	50 Burnsall Road, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6BT	1,247
#5	FVT90	Ar Pharmacy A.R. Pharmacy	3 Hazel Farm Road, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8WU	1,167
#6	FPR03	Milton Pharmacy 100h Milton Pharmacy	260 Milton Road, Weston-super-mare, BS22 8EN	928
#7	FG288	Belle Isle Pharmacy Belle Isle Pharmacy	Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PN	850
#8	FWF39	Rxlive Limited DSP Rxlive Ltd	3-4 Chalice Close, Lavender Vale, Wallington, SM6 9RU	800
#9	FR308	Station Avenue Pharmacy Ltd Station Avenue Pharmacy	The Medical Centre, Station Avenue, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire, YO16 4LZ	730
#10	FFC16	Wynyard Road Pharmacy Alrahi & Singh Ltd	29 Wynyard Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS25 3LB	708

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