AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
FOI-02266

##Request

Can you share with me all the license holders of all generic medicines.

Ideally the MA holder with all generic molecules.


##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 NHS Business Services Authority.

Advice and assistance

We do not hold MA holder on our database. When we author drugs on the database (dm+d) we include product name, manufacturer/ supplier /wholesaler/ distributor.

However, it is possible that the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

MHRA
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom Telephone 020 3080 6000
Email: info@mhra.gov.uk
Web https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency

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Data Queries

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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 is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at:

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Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2024” 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 Prescriptions
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02333

##Request

I am currently developing an applicant toolkit guide for candidates applying for NHS vacancies and am interested to know if you would be willing to share the main reasons candidates contact the NHS jobs helpdesk? 

In particular I am looking at accessibility and candidates that may require additional support and it would be useful to understand the main queries you receive on this topic so we could look to incorporate the main themes in our user guide?

##Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested, and a copy of the information is attached.

The data includes email and telephone logs from the helpdesk which are organised by categories and subcategories. 

This dataset covers the last 12 months, and it is the most detailed information we have available. 

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02333

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.

Data Queries

Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk 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 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 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 2024” 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 jobs helpdesk, nhs jobs
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02318

##Request

1) Could you let us know how many requests to NHS England Business Services Authority  for Transitional Tax Free Amount Certificates (TTFAC) have been waiting 
more than the statutory 3 months for issue on 1st of October 2024.

2)Could you also let us know how many requests have been issued with certificates within the statutory 3 month period for comparison.

3) Could you kindly let us know how many requests are within the 3 month period where a certificate or refusal is still pending.

##Response

Question 1

As of 1 October 2024, no requests for the provision of a TTFAC have been waiting for more than the statutory 3 months for issue.

Question 2

We’ve issued 5 certificates within the 3 month period following the provision of complete evidence, which is a requirement for the issue of a certificate.

Question 3

We’ve received 172 requests, all of which are within the 3 month period where a certificate or refusal is still pending. 

The TTFAC was introduced by the Finance Act 2024.Members who’ve exceeded the Lump Sum Allowance using the Standard Transitional Calculation can protect the difference between any lump sum they have previously received and the limit of £268,275. 

Of the 172 requests received, members will be assessed to see if they would benefit from a TTFAC. If they would, they will receive a TTFAC application form. If their application is successful, the Income Tax charge on any additional lump sum could be reduced or removed.
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Data Queries

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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 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 2024” 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 Pensions
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02461

I am writing to confirm that I have now completed my search for the information which you requested.

Request

You asked us:

The number of COVID vaccinations carried out and payments made for these vaccinations to individual pharmacies, listed by their ODS code and with full postal address details. 

Could you provide the data for the month of November 2024 in EXCEL format please. 

To be absolutely clear, the data  should be : 

Column1--Administration Month

Column2--ODS Code

Column3--Pharmacy Name

Column4--Pharmacy Trading Name

Column5--Pharmacy Address

Column6--Pharmacy Post Code

Column7--Number of Vaccinations Claimed

Column8--Number of Vaccinations Paid

Column9--Payment Amount GBP

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 23 December 2024. 

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 in FOI-02433: https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02433 

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21

Publishing this response

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Tags: NHS Prescription Services
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02509

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 
 
Request 
 
Please confirm the number of the NHS prescription penalty notices issued during the period of 1st January 2024 and 1st January 2025 that resulted County Court action being taken for non payment of the aforementioned NHS Prescription charge penalty notices. 
 
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 10 January 2025.  
 
We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.  
 
##Our response 
 
The NHSBSA issued no Penalty Charge Notices between 1 January 2024 and 1 January 2025 which resulted in County Court action. 
 
Publishing this response 
 
Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at: 
 
https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02509  
 
Your personal details will be removed from the published response. 
 
Data Queries 
 
Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk 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 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 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 2025” 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: PECS, Penalty Charges
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02501

##Request##
‘I am looking to get information on Adverse effects caused to people by all approved vaccines for use in the UK. I want to know what effects occured per vaccine. Similar to the USA system where you can click on a vaccine ie: OPV in their Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and it lists the date/ effect and outcome’

##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 NHS Business Services Authority. 

Advice and assistance 

It is possible that Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at: 

MHRA Freedom of Information Team 
10 South Colonnade 
London 
E14 4PU 
Web: https://foi-request.mhra.gov.uk/start-now  
Email: info@mhra.gov.uk 


Tags: adversereactions, vaccines, vaers
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02453

I am writing to confirm that I have now completed my search for the information which you requested.

Request

You asked us:

Please provide data on the number of courses of NHS dental treatment delivered in England recorded as domiciliary services for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 NHS financial years.
 
Please provide a national headline total, and a breakdown by Integrated Care Board for each financial year

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 17 December 2024. 

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 on the NHSBSA website https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhsbsa-statistics-and-data-science. If you do not have access to the Internet at home you can request a paper copy by contacting us.

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

2022 – 2023 and 2023 - 2024: https://nhsbsa-opendata.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/dental/geo_dental_clinical_201920_202324.zip 

Publishing this response

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Tags: NHS Dental Services
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02247

##Request


Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting information regarding the NHS Pension Scheme's investments. 

Specifically, I would like to know whether the NHS Pension Scheme currently holds, or has held in the past five years, any direct or indirect investments in companies based in or operating within Israel.

Please include a list of companies or funds involved, as well as the total value of any such investments.


##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 NHS Business Services Authority.

Advice and assistance

The NHS Pension Scheme does not have an invested pension fund as per private sector pensions, but as a statutory scheme, benefits are fully guaranteed by the government.

Contributions from both members and employers are paid to the Exchequer, which meets the cost of Scheme benefits

Scheme guides are available on our website:

NHS Pensions - 2015 Members Guide (nhsbsa.nhs.uk)

NHS Pensions - 1995-2008_Members_Guide (nhsbsa.nhs.uk)


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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 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 2024” 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 Pensions
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02490

#Request

I would like information regarding number of Lamotrigine prescriptions by year from 2000 to end of 2024. Ideally I would like this broken down into approved use (epilepsy and bipolar) and off label use (other psychiatric conditions, neuropathic pain..). I am working with MHRA to improve guidance given to prescribing doctors. I am also trying to lobby for funding into SJS by GSK. This prescription information would be very useful. Lamotrigine is the worst offending drug for SJS/TENS reactions.

##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 NHS Business Services Authority.

As we do not hold data on clinical indication, we wouldn’t be able to separate prescriptions broken down by approved use or off-label prescribing, as we hold no data on the reasons why a prescription of Lamotrigine has been issued to a patient. We do hold data on the total number of prescriptions for Lamotrigine prescribed or dispensed within a community setting, although this is publicly available.

To obtain this, the you can access our Prescription Cost Analysis statistics at https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/prescription-cost-analysis-pca-annual-statistics, which holds the data on an annual basis dating back to 2014 (this is the earliest date we have prescribing data available, both publicly and within ePact2.)

To filter for Lamotrigine - You can access each calendar or financial year and add Lamotrigine as a filter on the chemical substance to bring back all relevant presentations dispensed. You also have the option of filtering by presentation, if you were interested in the number of dispensed prescriptions for specific quantities of the drug.
 
As prescription data is currently only available until October 2024 there isn't a full breakdown for 2024 as a calendar year, but the you can access 2024's monthly data here - https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/prescription-cost-analysis-pca-monthly-data. This data can also be filtered by chemical substance in the same way.

The PCA has information on prescription items dispensed in the community in England which have been submitted to the NHSBSA for reimbursement, and includes items prescribed in England, Wales, Scotland, Guernsey, Alderney, Jersey, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland.

I would note that the PCA applies a methodology to generically prescribed drugs that are not available to dispense generically. PCA uses reimbursement policy to suggest what drug is dispensed to the patient (not necessarily what was actually dispensed to the patient). PCA relates to dispensing within a community setting and does not include hospital dispensing data, however PCA data does include hospital prescribing that has been dispensed in the community in England.


Tags: Lamotrigine, NHS Prescription Services
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02214

##Request

How many Penalty Charge Notices have been issued to people who claimed free NHS dental treatment between April 2019 and April 2024? Of this number, please provide:

1. A breakdown of total Penalty Charge Notices between April 6th and April 5th in each financial year (2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24).
2. The volume of cases that resulted in a fine being issued, and the total value of all fines, in each financial year.
3. The volume of cases that were not pursued in each financial year.
4. The volume of cases where the fine was challenged and overturned in each financial year.
 
On 12 September you clarified:

In respect of question 3, I would like to know how many cases do not result in a fine and are closed.

##Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested and a copy of the information is attached.

Please read the below notes to ensure correct understanding of the data.

•	This data has been aggregated by each Financial Year.
•	Question 3 shows cases that received an enquiry letter but did not receive a Penalty Charge/Surcharge
•	Question 4 shows all cases closed for Exemption Confirmed or Cancelled status reasons. This includes cases closed at enquiry letter. Adding Question 3 and Question 4 together would cause duplication.

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Data Queries

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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 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 2024” 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 dental treatment, Penalty Charge Notice
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log