Prescribing

Also published annually are statistics on the services provided by community pharmacies.

Prescribing statistics

This data is based on information obtained from prescriptions sent to Prescribing Services, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership for payment.  Data captured by Prescribing Services in the prescription pricing and remuneration process is also available on their website in a variety of information products and services.

NHS Wales website: Prescribing Services

A large amount of complex data on prescriptions is available from these sources and should be used in the context of statistical releases and the explanatory notes provided. Contact details are provided in case users require further data or advice in interpretation.

Statistical headlines, releases and bulletins

Prescriptions by General Medical Practitioners, 2011-12
A release on prescription items prescribed (and dispensed) or dispensed by General Medical Practitioners in Wales. It also covers prescriptions submitted by prescribing doctors for items personally administered.

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2012 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data
This presents a summary of prescriptions dispensed in the community.  The statistics cover all prescriptions dispensed by community pharmacists (including supermarket pharmacies), appliance contractors and dispensing doctors in Wales including items personally administered.

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2011 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2010 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2009 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2008 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2007 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2006 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2005 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2004 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2003 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Prescriptions Dispensed in the Community, 2001 and 2002 and Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) Data

Community Pharmacy Services, 2011-12
Statistics include the number of pharmacies, prescriptions dispensed and pharmaceutical services offered in Wales.

Datasets

StatsWales website: Prescribing (external link)

StatsWales website: Community pharmacies (external link)

If you are unable to find the exact information required please e-mail stats.healthinfo@wales.gsi.gov.uk.