Prescription items and cost by area, GP cluster, BNF chapter and year
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| Variable | Visibility | Selected values | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data description | Shown in table | All 2 values | Change values |
| Area | Shown in table | All 93 values | Change values |
| BNF | Shown in table | All 22 values | Change values |
| Year | Shown in table | 2024-25 | Value cannot be changed |
Table
| Data values | Data description | Area | BNF | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 705,056,345 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | All items | 2024-25 |
| 44,196,624 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Gastro-Intestinal System | 2024-25 |
| 80,379,290 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Cardiovascular System | 2024-25 |
| 90,999,275 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Respiratory System | 2024-25 |
| 103,334,358 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Central Nervous System | 2024-25 |
| 14,187,178 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Infections | 2024-25 |
| 135,971,129 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Endocrine System | 2024-25 |
| 17,352,069 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Obstetrics,Gynae+Urinary Tract Disorders | 2024-25 |
| 11,461,156 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Malignant Disease & Immunosuppression | 2024-25 |
| 58,112,132 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Nutrition And Blood | 2024-25 |
| 11,445,043 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Musculoskeletal & Joint Diseases | 2024-25 |
| 9,269,918 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Eye | 2024-25 |
| 7,958,415 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Ear, Nose And Oropharynx | 2024-25 |
| 19,772,638 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Skin | 2024-25 |
| 9,839,820 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Immunological Products & Vaccines | 2024-25 |
| 1,823,294 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Anaesthesia | 2024-25 |
| 175 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Preparations used in Diagnosis | 2024-25 |
| 1,966,529 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Other Drugs And Preparations | 2024-25 |
| 7,875,477 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Dressings | 2024-25 |
| 47,634,868 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Appliances | 2024-25 |
| 1,682,580 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Incontinence Appliances | 2024-25 |
| 29,794,377 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Wales | Stoma Appliances | 2024-25 |
| 150,851,944 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Betsi Cadwaladr | All items | 2024-25 |
| 9,930,602 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Betsi Cadwaladr | Gastro-Intestinal System | 2024-25 |
| 17,709,682 | Net Ingredient Cost (NIC) (£) | Betsi Cadwaladr | Cardiovascular System | 2024-25 |
Next update expected:September 2026
Updates
- 2nd October 2025
- Dataset first published.
Main information
- Designation
- Official statistics
- Data provider
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- Data source
- Prescribing Services
- Time period covered
- April 2024 to March 2025
Overview
- Summary of dataset and variables
This dataset is based on items prescribed by any Welsh general practice staff member, qualified to prescribe, which are subsequently dispensed in the community in the UK. 'Items’ refer to each different medicine or appliance listed on a prescription regardless of quantity or volume. Only items which are dispensed are counted. Net ingredient cost, measured in pounds sterling, is the underlying cost of the item, before any additional fees (for example, dispensing fees to pharmacies) or discounts (NHS clawbacks) are applied. The British National Formulary (BNF) is a pharmaceutical reference book containing information and advice on prescribing. Every item prescribed is categorized by its BNF chapter. In 2024-25 there were 23 different chapters. A 'cluster' is a collaborative way of providing health services in Wales, which brings together services provided by general practices, other primary care services, district nurses, social services and the third sector Clusters are not based on exact geographic areas, but bring together neighbouring service providers.
- Data collection or calculation
Prescriptions data are obtained from Prescribing Services, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and are based on information on prescription forms sent by the prescriber for payment. The Welsh Reference Data and Terminology Service (WRTS) in Digital Health and Care Wales are responsible for mainatining lists of clusters, with look ups to match each general practice to a cluster. Changes are infrequent, but cluster names and 'boundaries' can change over time. In addition, constituent general practices may move in and out of clusters.
- Statistical quality
See associated statistical release and quality report for detailed notes, background and definitions.
- Related reports
Published by
- Organisation
- Welsh Government
- Contact email
- stats.healthinfo@gov.wales