Missing Scottish Dispensing Data from June 2023 to June 2024

<h2>Dataset Description</h2>

<p> This ad hoc release provides information on prescriptions prescribed in England and dispensed in Scotland monthly between June 2023 and June 2024.</p>
<p>The NHSBSA receive prescription data from NHS Scotland of English prescribing dispensed in Scotland and is held in the NHSBSA Data Warehouse.</p>
<p>This dataset is published within the <a href="https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/prescription-data/prescribing-data/english-prescribing-data-epd">English Prescribing Data (EPD) – NHSBSA</a>, 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.</p>
<p>Prescription data from July 2024 onwards will begin to reappear in the <a href="https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/english-prescribing-data-epd">English Prescribing Dataset</a> from September 2024 data release.</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Alternatively, this can be obtained from <a href="https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/access-our-data-products/epact2">ePACT2 | NHSBSA</a> provided you have access to create your own analysis, further information on gaining access and any training requirements can be found by <a href="https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/access-our-data-products/epact2/registering-epact2">Registering for ePACT2 | NHSBSA</a>.</p>
<h2 style="margin: 0 0 5px 0;">Overview of Service</h2>

<p>Information about our NHSBSA Prescriptions Data service can be found here – <a href="https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/prescription-data">Prescription data | NHSBSA</a>.</p>
<h2>Dataset Details</h2>

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NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Data Warehouse from data provided by NHS Scotland.</p>
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        <p> The dataset is provided from prescription data collected by NHS Scotland and sent to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). 
<p><a href="https://publichealthscotland.scot/">Public Health Scotland</a>.</p>
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        <p> This dataset is for the period June 2023 to June 2024.</p>
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        <p> This dataset is based on items that have been prescribed in England (only) and dispensed in the community in Scotland.</p>
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<h2>Caveats</h2>
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  <strong class="nhsuk-u-font-size-32">Cost Comparisons</strong><br>
  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.
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  <strong class="nhsuk-u-font-size-32">Geographic Coverage</strong><br>
  The data excludes prescriptions issued in Wales, Scotland, Guernsey, Alderney, Jersey, and the Isle of Man.
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  <strong class="nhsuk-u-font-size-32">Data Exclusions</strong><br>
  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.
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<h2>Enquiries</h2>
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    <p>If you have any queries regarding the data provided, or if you plan on publishing the data, please contact <a href="mailto:DataServicesSupport@nhsbsa.nhs.uk">DataServicesSupport@nhsbsa.nhs.uk</a> ensuring you quote the name of the dataset for reference. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.</p>
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<h2>Citing and Reusing This Data</h2>
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    <p>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.</p>
    <p>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.</p>
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<p>NHS Business Services Authority. " Missing Scottish Dispensing Data from June 2023 to June 2024" NHS Business Services Authority Open Data. Accessed **[Date Accessed]**. URL: <a href="https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/scottish-dispensed-data"> https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/scottish-dispensed-data</a></p>
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Tags: EPD, NHS Scotland, Prescribing, Prescriptions, Scottish Dispensing
Organization: Ad hoc releases