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For many years the NHSBSA has had two sources of drug data; Master Data Replacement (MDR) and Common Drug Reference (CDR). The MDR database is used for reporting purposes whilst the CDR database is used for the transactional processing of…

We recently told you about the ‘One Drug Database’ project we’re undertaking and our plan to provide the new dataset in January 2020 (November 2019 data). It looks like the project will be delayed by one month. We’re now aiming to go live in…

The English prescribing dataset contains detailed information on prescriptions issued in England that have been dispensed in England, Wales, Scotland, Guernsey, Alderney, Jersey, and the Isle of Man. The dataset combines elements of the Detailed…

The 2022/23 Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire will launch on Monday 18 July 2022.   NHS England and Improvement has made some adjustments to this year's CPAF questions. The questionnaire must be completed…

The Antimicrobial Stewardship UTI dashboard is now available to users in ePACT2.    The Antimicrobial Stewardship UTI dashboard includes a range of comparators relating to the prescribing of selected antibiotics routinely prescribed in primary and…

These reports contain data relating to the total NHS prescriptions dispensed and submitted to NHS Prescription Services by each dispenser type. Contact us if you have any queries.

Opioid prescribing comparators have been developed as part of the work started in response to the Public Health England (PHE) prescribed medicines review. This dashboard is still a work in progress so we’re working to add more content to help NHS…

The antimicrobial stewardship UTI dashboard is now live in ePACT2. As part of the UK’s second five-year national action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance, this initiative promotes optimal use of antimicrobials in humans to ensure safe,…

The polypharmacy prescribing comparators will help Sub Integrated Care Board Locations (SICBLs) and GP practices understand the variation in prescribing of multiple medicines. They'll also help to identify patients who are more likely to be exposed…

Access for: registered users through ePACT2 public users through Catalyst The charts and data tables show values for prescribing comparators supporting the quality, innovation, productivity and prevention (QIPP) medicine use and procurement…