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Missing Scottish Dispensing Data from June 2023 to June 2024

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Missing Scottish Dispensing Data from June 2023 to June 2024

Dataset Description

This ad hoc release provides information on prescriptions prescribed in England and dispensed in Scotland monthly between June 2023 and June 2024.

The NHSBSA receive prescription data from NHS Scotland of English prescribing dispensed in Scotland and is held in the NHSBSA Data Warehouse.

This dataset is published within the English Prescribing Data (EPD) – NHSBSA, however, due to technical issues, June 2023 - June 2024 of prescribing data has not been included. To support users who may require this information NHSBSA have made this available as an ad hoc release.

Prescription data from July 2024 onwards will begin to reappear in the English Prescribing Dataset from September 2024 data release.

Alternatively, this can be obtained from ePACT2 | NHSBSA provided you have access to create your own analysis, further information on gaining access and any training requirements can be found by Registering for ePACT2 | NHSBSA.

Overview of Service

Information about our NHSBSA Prescriptions Data service can be found here – Prescription data | NHSBSA.

Dataset Details

Data Source

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Data Warehouse from data provided by NHS Scotland.

Data Collection

The dataset is provided from prescription data collected by NHS Scotland and sent to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).

Public Health Scotland.

Time Periods

This dataset is for the period June 2023 to June 2024.

Geography

This dataset is based on items that have been prescribed in England (only) and dispensed in the community in Scotland.

Statistical Classification

Management information - This is not an official statistic.

Caveats

Information: Cost Comparisons
The NIC and Actual Costs in the dataset provided by NHS Scotland may be different to the NIC and Actual Costs for the same products and quantities dispensed in England.
Information: Geographic Coverage
The data excludes prescriptions issued in Wales, Scotland, Guernsey, Alderney, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.
Information: Data Exclusions
The dataset excludes any patient-identifiable data; items not dispensed, disallowed, or returned to the contractor for clarification; prescriptions issued and dispensed in Prisons, Hospitals, or as Private prescriptions; and items prescribed but not presented for dispensing or not submitted to NHS Prescription Services by the dispenser.

Enquiries

Who can I contact if I have queries relating to the data?

If you have any queries regarding the data provided, or if you plan on publishing the data, please contact DataServicesSupport@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the name of the dataset for reference. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.

Citing and Reusing This Data

Important information regarding reusing the data and copyright

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data, please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and/or other applicable law. You may use the data freely, provided that you attribute the source.

Citation

NHS Business Services Authority. " Missing Scottish Dispensing Data from June 2023 to June 2024" NHS Business Services Authority Open Data. Accessed **[Date Accessed]**. URL: https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/scottish-dispensed-data

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Source NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Data Warehouse
Contact NHSBSA Data Services support team
Version 1.0
State active
Last Updated August 1, 2025, 14:43 (UTC)
Created July 19, 2024, 11:01 (UTC)