AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
FOI-03628

##Request##

_I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000._

_I am requesting information held by foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk regarding the hospital use of fomepizole (also marketed as Antizol) for each financial year from 2010/11 to 2024/25 (or the most recent year for which data is available):_

_1. The total number of units of fomepizole dispensed, issued, or purchased by NHS hospital trusts, including:
   - Total quantity (in vials or ampoules)
   - Total cost (if held)_

_2. If available and within cost limits, a breakdown of the above information by individual NHS trust_

_Please note I am seeking aggregate usage statistics rather than commercial details such as supplier information or detailed procurement costs._

_I understand that secondary care medicines data may only be available for more recent years, and would be grateful to receive whatever data is held by foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk, even if this covers a shorter time period than requested._

_If providing a trust-level breakdown would cause this request to exceed the appropriate cost limit under Section 12 of the Act, I would prioritise receiving the aggregate totals per financial year._

_If the full timeframe would be burdensome to process, I would be happy to receive data for the most recent years first, with earlier years provided subsequently if possible._

_If possible, please provide this information in a reusable electronic format such as CSV or Excel._

##Response##

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

The NHSBSA does not hold data on the dispensing, issuing, or purchasing of medicines by NHS hospital trusts. We only hold data relating to community pharmacy dispensing.

Although we host the Secondary Care Medicines Data set on behalf of NHS England, we do not receive or hold any information beyond what is publicly available on our website https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/secondary-care-medicines-data.  

__Advice and assistance__

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England or the individual Hospital Trusts may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

__NHS England__

NHS England

PO Box 16738

Redditch

B97 9PT

Telephone 0300 311 22 33

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net 

Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/ 

Following the announcement on 13 March 2025 regarding the disbanding of NHS England, please be assured that at this time they can be contacted for information as normal.

__Hospital Trusts__

A directory of individual Hospital Trusts can be found at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ 



Tags: fomepizole
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03753

##Request

_Every community pharmacy owner has an NHS Parent Organisation Code (POC). This is the unique code that identifies their parent organisation within the NHS. Each individual pharmacy has its own Organisation Data Service (ODS) code. May I have a list of the POC codes associated with each pharmacy as held on the NHSBSA database as at 31.03.2026. May I have the list in the format: Column one Pharmacy POC Code, column two PHARMACY ODS CODE F CODE, column three HEALTH AND WELLBEING BOARD, column five ICB NAME, column six PHARMACY TRADING NAME, column seven ORGANISATION NAME, column eight ADDRESS FIELD 1, column nine ADDRESS FIELD 2, column ten ADDRESS FIELD 3, column eleven ADDRESS FIELD 4, column twelve POST CODE. Thank you_

##Response

Under Section 21 of the FOIA we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you. 

The information you requested is available from the NHS Parent Organisation Code (POC) website (https://www.odsdatasearchandexport.nhs.uk/)  and the Open Data Portal (ODP)(https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/contractor-details).

Go to the Reports section, search for ‘edispensary’ (Dispensaries, including Pharmacies), and then check the Parent Organisation Code column

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21

__Advice and assistance__

__NHS Parent Organisation Code (POC)__

The Parent Organisation Code for each pharmacy can be found on the Organisation Data Service (ODS) website (https://www.odsdatasearchandexport.nhs.uk/):

•	Navigate to the ODS website

•	Select Reports

•	Choose “eDispensary (Dispensaries, including Pharmacies)” in the search box

•	Refer to the Parent Organisation Code column

__Contractor Details dataset__

All remaining fields requested are available through the Contractor Details dataset on the NHSBSA Open Data Portal (ODP)(https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/contractor-details). The relevant fields are labelled as follows within the dataset:

•	Health and Wellbeing Board – HWB_CODE

•	Pharmacy ODS Code (F Code) – CONTRACTOR_CODE

•	Organisation Name – CONTRACTOR_NAME

•	Integrated Care Board (ICB) Name – ICB_NAME

•	Pharmacy Trading Name – TRADING_NAME

•	Address fields – individual address field columns as listed within the dataset

•	Postcode – postcode field within the address data


Tags: NHS Parent Organisation Code, POC
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03789

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

##Request

<i>Please can you detail
 
Female admissions to hospital on a mental health basis after intervention by family, and separately if they refer themselves, year on year since 1950 as far back as you possibly can.
 
Please separate them by:

* Single
* Separated
* Married
* Divorced
* Widowed
 
If it is possible to detail, where divorced, how soon before or after the divorce the person was admitted and whether it was voluntary or of they were detained under the mental health act.
 
If single, please can you detail any cases of running away from home, being thrown out of parents houses.
 
If they were known to be in the care system as a child, or homeless, please also provide details.
 
Please detail the age, race, and religion where possible.</i>

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 4 May 2026. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).  

##Our response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

##Advice and assistance

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that separate NHS Trusts may hold this data. Below is a link to the directory for all NHS Trusts.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ 

Tags: Not held
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03745

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

##Request

<i>On March 9 2026 NHS England wrote an instruction to all health authorities in England to remove their 287 patients from St Andrews Healthcare ( mental health hospital) in Northampton. Since then;<br>
a) how many patients have been moved and<br>
b) by which health authorities?</i>

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 15 April 2026. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).  

##Our response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

##Advice and assistance

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

<b>NHS England</b><br>
NHS England<br>
PO Box 16738<br>
Redditch<br>
B97 9PT<br>
Telephone 0300 311 22 33<br>
Email: <a href="mailto: england.contactus@nhs.net"> england.contactus@nhs.net</a>
Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/<br>

Following the announcement on 13 March 2025 regarding the disbanding of NHS England, please be assured that at this time they can be contacted for information as normal.

Tags: NHS England, Not held
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03749

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

__Request__

<p><i>‘I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act.</i></p>

<p><i>1. Please could you tell me how much was spent by staff in your organisation on the Government Procurement Card, or any other credit card paid using public funds, in each of the following years:</i></p>

<p><i>a)      2026 to date</i></p>

<p><i>b)      2025</i></p>

<p><i>c)       2024</i></p>

<p><i>d)      2023</i></p>

<p><i>2. For each year in question 1, please provide a full breakdown of the items purchased and if possible, please state the item, the amount spent, the date and any details you hold on the reason the item was purchased.</i></p>

<p><i>3. Please state how many of these Government Procurement cards (or other cards paid using public funds) were in use in your organisation in each of the following years:</i></p>

<p><i>a)      2026 to date</i></p>

<p><i>b)      2025</i></p>

<p><i>c)       2024</i></p>

<p><i>d)      2023’</i></p>

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 15 April 2026.  

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). 

__Our response__

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested and a copy of the information is attached to cover questions 1 and 2. 

__Question 3__

The NHSBSA has only ever had one Government Procurement card. 

2026 to date – 1 

2025 – 1 

2024 – 1 

2023 – 1 

__Data Queries__

Please contact <a href=mailto:foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk>foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk</a> ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data. 

__Reusing the data and copyright__

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact <a href=mailto:communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk>communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk</a>. 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 is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at: 

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/  

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2026”. Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence. 

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information.

Tags: Government Procurement card
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03754

<p>Thank you for your request for information about the following:</p>
<p><em>I request information relating to NHS pharmaceutical list contract FDC68 East Riding Pharmacy 16 to 20 St Augustines Gate Hedon Hull HU12 8EX.</em></p>
<p><em>Full history of contractors holding FDC68 from 2018 to date including names and dates each change took effect.</em></p>
<p><em>Date any application was made to transfer FDC68 away from Caring Nationwide Limited Co. No. 06025369 date received and date approved.</em></p>
<p><em>Date any application was made to transfer FDC68 to Faith Pharma Limited Co. No. 13145394 date received and date approved.</em></p>
<p><em>Date FDC68 ceased to be held by Caring Nationwide Limited.</em></p>
<p><em>Date Amykas Limited became contractor for these premises.</em></p>
<p><em>Note Pharmdata records confirm Caring Nationwide Limited held FDC68 until 13/07/2025. </em></p>
<p><em>I seek application and approval dates for all transfers 2020-2025.</em></p>
<p>Date range<strong>:</strong> 1 January 2020 &ndash; 31 December 2025</p>
<p><strong>Request</strong></p>
<p>The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 17 April 2026.</p>
<p>We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).</p>
<p><em>&nbsp;</em><strong>Our response</strong></p>
<p>We are unable to trace records back to 2021, when the first name change took place, as these fall outside our retention period. We have considered the information held from 2021 onwards and respond below.</p>
<p>Caring Nationwide Limited (trading as East Riding Pharmacy) held ownership of FDC68 from 2 April 2007 until 31 August 2021.</p>
<p>The owner name changed to Faith Pharma Limited on 1 September 2001 until 13 July 2025.</p>
<p>We received a request from Market Entry (PCSE) for a change of ownership for FDC68 to Amykas Limited, with an original commencement date of 1 June 2025 and a new code of FNJ48.</p>
<p>On 2 June 2025, we received a revised commencement date, changing the start date for Amykas Limited to 1 July 2025.</p>
<p>A further amendment was received on 2 July 2025, updating the commencement date for Amykas Limited to 14 July 2025.</p>
<p class="aligncenter">&nbsp;</p>

Tags: Contracts, NHS Procurement
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03752

<p>Thank you for your request for information about the following:</p>
<p><strong>Request</strong></p>
<p><em>In your response you say 'procurement exercise commenced in 2025'. We would therefore be grateful if you would provide an updated response to this FOI request, with regards to If contract has ended, when do you intend to re-tender this arrangement?</em></p>
<p>The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 17April 2026<em>.</em></p>
<p>We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).</p>
<p><strong>Our response</strong></p>
<p>I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is Not Held. At this time, no timetable has been confirmed for the commencement of any future procurement.</p>
<p><strong>Advice and assistance</strong></p>
<p>Our requirements are currently under review as part of wider organisational and NHS transformation activities, and any decision to proceed with a new procurement will be subject to the appropriate internal approvals. Should a procurement be progressed, details will be published in line with applicable procurement regulations.</p>
<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>



Tags: NHS Procurement
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03781

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

<p><i>‘Since the 2024 financial year how many times have you used management consultants?’</i></p>

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 27 April 2026.  

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). 

##Our response 

The NHSBSA has used management consultants three times since April 2024. 

__Data Queries__

Please contact <a href=mailto:foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk>foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk</a> ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data. 

__Reusing the data and copyright__

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact <a href=mailto:communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk>communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk</a>. 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 is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at: 

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/  

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2026”. Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence. 

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information.

Tags: Management consultants
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03785

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

You asked us: 

<p><i>‘Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting the following data regarding sleep medicine commissioning and hypnotic prescribing within the Greater Manchester area.</i></p>

<p><i>1. Hypnotic Prescribing Data (BNF 4.1.1): For the most recent 24-month period available, please provide:</i></p>

<p><i>a. The total number of prescription items dispensed for drugs within BNF 4.1.1 (Hypnotics).</i></p>

<p><i>b. The total Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) for these items.</i></p>

<p><i>c. Please provide this data broken down by month and, if possible, by Sub-ICB Location (SICBL).</i></p>

<p><i>I have previously contacted the NHS Greater Manchester team who directed to ask NHS Business Services Authority for this information.’</i></p>

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 1 May 2026. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.  

##Our response 

Under Section 21 of the FOIA, we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you.  

The information you requested is available from the web link below: 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/english-prescribing-dataset-epd-with-snomed-code  

To access this, you need to filter individually for the BNF Presentations that comprise the Hypnotics BNF Paragraph. After this is done, you will be able to get the number of items and Net Ingredient Cost for each month for relevant items prescribed in England. The EPD also aggregates the data by SICBL, this can be done using column PCO_CODE. 

There is a User Guide providing to assist with filtering the EPD, this is linked at the top of the page on every monthly dataset. 

As an alternative, you could also access the annual or monthly PCA data here: 

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/prescription-cost-analysis-england 

(annual up until 2025/25 FY) with additional months up until Feb 26 here: 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/prescription-cost-analysis-pca-monthly-data

This would cover items dispensed in England and would be much easier to extract as it can be filtered using Hypnotics on the BNF_PARAGRAPH. However, it does not aggregate the data by SICBL. 

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21 

Tags: BNF 4.1.1 Hypnotics, Hypnotic Prescribing Data, NHS Prescriptions
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-03773

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

##Request

<i>How much total spend for NHSLSF have been made to students for Bucks Uni (Buckinghamshire New University)</i>

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 23 April 2026.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).  

##Our response

Buckinghamshire New University – NHS Learning Support Funding<br>
Financial Year 2020/21 - £3,384,857<br>
Financial Year 2021/22 - £6,002,335<br>
Financial Year 2022/23 - £5,885,793<br>
Financial Year 2023/24 - £5,600,274<br>
Financial Year 2024/25 - £5,551,491<br>
Financial Year 2025/26 - £5,555,648
                
Total is £31,980,397
 
Each financial year covers the period from 1 April to 31 March

##Data Queries

Please contact <a href="mailto: foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk"> foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk</a> ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data.

##Reusing the data and copyright

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact <a href="mailto: communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk">communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk</a>. 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 is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ 

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2026”. Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence.

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information.


Tags: NHS Learning Support Fund
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log