NHSBSA Statistics and Data Science

Office for Statistics Regulation Assessment

This page was last reviewed and updated on 26 October 2022.

Several of our publications hold National Statistics status. National Statistics status means that a publication meets the highest standards of trustworthiness, quality, and public value and complies with all aspects of the Code of Practice for Statistics.

To be given National Statistics designation, publications must go through an assessment by the Office of Statistical Regulation (OSR). Future consideration of more of our publications for National Statistics designation is planned.

Prescription Cost Analysis - England

The Prescription Cost Analysis (PCA) publication was assessed in 2020 after publishing was transferred to the NHSBSA from NHS Digital. Changes to this publication were made based on the requirements set out by the OSR in their assessment report.

The designation of this publication as a National Statistic was confirmed in May 2021.

You can read more about this confirmation and the assessment of our PCA statistics on the OSR website.

General Pharmaceutical Services - England

The General Pharmaceutical Services (GPhS) publication was assessed in 2021. Changes to this publication were made based on the requirements set out by the OSR in their assessment report.

The designation of this publication as a National Statistic was confirmed in December 2021.

You can read more about this confirmation and the assessment of our GPhS statistics on the OSR website.

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