The DFM quarterly data release is an official statistics release. It is produced with full consideration of the standards set out in the Code of Practice for Statistics.
We also release an annual DFM statistical report. You can view the latest version on the Dependency Forming Medicines – England – 2023/24 webpage.
Quarterly data
Latest release
2024/2025 Quarter 3 - published 6 March 2025
The 2024/25 Quarter 3 summary tables contain data from April 2015 to December 2024.
Quarter 3 2024/2025 summary tables (Excel: 2.26MB)
Background
You can find more information on what the data in this publication covers, and what methodology has been used, in the DFM background information and methodology note.
Background information and methodology note (HTML)
Previous releases
In line with our revisions and corrections policy, all data can be updated when new information becomes available that relates to a period already published. You should always use the latest release. Previous releases have been included for reference.
2024/2025
Quarter 2 - published 5 December 2024:
Quarter 2 2024/2025 summary tables (Excel: 2.20MB)
Quarter 1 - published 5 September 2024:
Quarter 1 2024/2025 summary tables (Excel: 2.14MB)
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Contact us
If you have any questions, comments, or would like more information you can email statistics@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.