Sore throat test and treat: number of consultations and tests

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Data valuesData descriptionMeasureYearArea
53,218Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Wales
12,873Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
1,046Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Powys Teaching Local Health Board
7,213Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Hywel Dda Local Health Board
8,093Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Swansea Bay University Health Board
10,814Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
5,817Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board
7,362Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2024-25Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board
37,937Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Wales
10,280Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
959Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Powys Teaching Local Health Board
5,195Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Hywel Dda Local Health Board
5,876Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Swansea Bay University Health Board
8,343Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
3,561Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board
3,723Number of ConsultationsSore throat test and treat2023-24Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board
41,076Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Wales
10,118Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
821Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Powys Teaching Local Health Board
5,781Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Hywel Dda Local Health Board
6,647Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Swansea Bay University Health Board
7,990Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
4,368Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board
5,351Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2024-25Cardiff & Vale University Local Health Board
30,001Number of ConsultationsPoint of care test2023-24Wales
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Next update expected:2027

Updates

12th March 2026
Dataset first published.

Main information

Designation
Official statistics
Data provider
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Data source
Prescribing Services
Time period covered
April 2023 to March 2025

Overview

Summary of dataset and variables

In 2023-24, a new service called sore throat test and treat (STTT) was introduced for patients who had a common ailments consultation for sore throat and tonsilitis. The STTT service enables pharmacists to employ point of care tests as part of the assessment to support clinical decision making and the supply of appropriate treatment. The use of point of care tests can help identify whether a streptococcus bacterial infection is the cause of the symptoms and prevent the unnecessary use of antibiotics. The data shows the number of consultations in the financial year based on claims made by pharmacies. Data is based on claims, therefore the same person may be counted multiple times if they had multiple consultations/tests.

Data collection or calculation

Data provided by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (Pharmacy Services).

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Welsh Government
Contact email
stats.healthinfo@gov.wales