| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | February 16, 2024 |
| Metadata last updated | February 16, 2024 |
| Created | February 16, 2024 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Open Government Licence 3.0 (United Kingdom) |
| Column | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR_MONTH | Year and Month as YYYYMM | number | Example: 201401 |
| REGION_NAME | Regional Office Name | string | The name given to a geographical region by NHS England. Each region supports local systems to provide more joined up and care for patients. |
| REGION_CODE | Regional Office Code | string | The unique code used to refer to a Regional Office. |
| ICB_NAME | Integrated Care Board (ICB) Name | string | The name given to a geographical statutory organisation by NHS England that is a smaller division of a Region. |
| ICB_CODE | Integrated Care Board (ICB) Code | string | The unique code used to refer to an ICB. |
| DISPENSER_ACCOUNT_TYPE | Type of English dispensing contractor | string | Categorises the type of English dispensing contractor. |
| BNF_PRESENTATION_CODE | British National Formulary (BNF) Code | string | The unique code used to refer to a BNF Presentation. For example, 0501013B0AAABAB. |
| BNF_PRESENTATION_NAME | British National Formulary (BNF) Name | string | The name given to the specific type, strength, and formulation of a drug or the specific type of an appliance. For example, Amoxicillin 500mg capsules. |
| SNOMED_CODE | Presentation SNOMED Code | string | SNOMED CT (Systemised Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms) is a clinical vocabulary readable by computers. The SNOMED code contained within the data is a unique identifier for each Medicinal Product (both VMP and AMP level). The identifier will not be re-used and or allocated to another presentation. |
| SUPPLIER_NAME | Supplier Name | string | The manufacturer, supplier, or wholesaler of the AMP. For example, Teva UK Ltd. |
| UNIT_OF_MEASURE | Unit of Measure | string | The pharmaceutical form or unit that is used to measure a single unit of quantity of the given presentation. For example, tablet. |
| GENERIC_BNF_EQUIVALENT_CODE | Generic Equivalent BNF Code | string | The unique code used to refer to the generic equivalent of the BNF Presentation. |
| GENERIC_BNF_EQUIVALENT_NAME | Generic Equivalent BNF Name | string | The name given to the generic equivalent BNF Presentation. |
| BNF_CHEMICAL_SUBSTANCE_CODE | BNF Chemical Substance Code | string | A unique code used to refer to a BNF Chemical Substance. For example, 0501013B0. |
| BNF_CHEMICAL_SUBSTANCE | BNF Chemical Substance Name | string | The name of the main active ingredient in a drug or the type of an appliance. Determined by the British National Formulary (BNF) for drugs, or the NHSBSA for appliances. For example, Amoxicillin. |
| BNF_PARAGRAPH_CODE | BNF Paragraph Code | string | The unique code used to refer to the British National Formulary (BNF) paragraph. |
| BNF_PARAGRAPH | BNF Paragraph Name | string | The name given to the British National Formulary (BNF) paragraph. This level of grouping of the BNF Therapeutical classification system sits below BNF section. |
| BNF_SECTION_CODE | BNF Section Code | string | The unique code used to refer to the British National Formulary (BNF) section. |
| BNF_SECTION | BNF Section Name | string | The name given to a British National Formulary (BNF) section. This is the next broadest grouping of the BNF therapeutical classification system after chapter. |
| BNF_CHAPTER_CODE | BNF Chapter Code | string | The unique code used to refer to the British National Formulary (BNF) chapter. |
| BNF_CHAPTER | BNF Chapter Name | string | The name given to a British National Formulary (BNF) chapter. This is the broadest grouping of the BNF therapeutical classification system. |
| PREP_CLASS | Preparation Class | string | The NHSBSA specifies and maintains the preparation classes of drugs, appliances, and medical devices to more easily distinguish between generic, proprietary, and appliance products. |
| PRESCRIBED_PREP_CLASS | Prescribed Preparation Class | string | The preparation class of the prescribed presentation. Can be used to determine if an item was prescribed generically. |
| ITEMS | Items | number | The number of times a product appears on a prescription form. Prescription forms include both paper prescriptions and electronic messages. |
| TOTAL_QUANTITY | Total Quantity | number | The total quantity of a drug or appliance that was prescribed. This is calculated by multiplying the prescribed Quantity by Items. For example, if 2 items of Amoxicillin 500mg capsules with a quantity of 28 were prescribed, Total Quantity will be 56. |
| NIC | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) | number | In British Pounds Sterling (GBP). The amount paid using the basic price of the drug, appliance or medical device as stated in Part II Clause 8 of the Drug Tariff |