Update: Improved Access to Dispensed Prescriptions Data
New versions of the dispensed prescription data for Pharmacy, Appliance, Dispensing Doctor, and PADM dispensing can now only be found on the Datasets - Open Data Portal
To support users in transitioning to the new formatting standards introduced under ODP Best Practice and Statistical guidelines, we will be providing the April, May, and June 2025 editions of the Pharmacy and appliance contractor dispensing data as companion files alongside the newly released datasets on ODP.
This is a temporary measure, in place to help users familiarise themselves and adjust their systems to accommodate the new data structure.
Please note: This does not include re-publication of the Practice Prescribing Dispensing data, Dispensing Doctor, or PADM dispensed data on this webpage. To access these, please continue to visit ODP Dispensing Practices dispensing data - Datasets - Open Data Portal/ Dispensing doctor and personally administered (PADM) dispensing data - Datasets - Open Data Portal
The transition to ODP will provide the user with historical data from 2014 onwards, along with all future updates, ensuring continued access to the latest information.
We appreciate your cooperation as we improve data consistency and adhere to open data standards.
Benefits of moving to the Open Data Portal
- Easier access – View and download data in a more user-friendly format.
- API availability – Retrieve data programmatically for more efficient use.
- Consistent updates – Ensure access to the latest published data in one place.
For updates and more information, visit the NHSBSA Open Data Portal.
Data relating to dispensed prescriptions for Pharmacy, Appliance, Dispensing Doctor and PADM dispensing information for identified dispensers is available to view.
The reports will be published by the 29th day of each month:
|
Dispensing Month |
Published by |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 29 July 2025 |
| May 2025 | 29 August 2025 |
| June 2025 | 29 September 2025 |
They relate to the dispensing month. For example, the November report relates to prescriptions dispensed in November and received and processed by us in December, with payment made at the end of January.
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) decided it's in the public interest to release details of dispensing information for identified dispensers.View our approach to releasing dispensing information (Word: 301KB)