Table 1 NHS prescription dataset with description for each column
From: PrAna: an R package to calculate and visualize England NHS primary care prescribing data
SHA | PCT | PRACTICE | BNF CODE | BNF NAME | ITEMS | NIC | ACT COST | QUANTITY | PERIOD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q44 | RTV | Y04937 | 0304010W0BBABAL | Phenergan_Tab 25 mg | 3 | 8.15 | 7.89 | 98 | 201801 |
Q44 | RTV | Y04937 | 0401010Z0AAAAAA | Zopiclone_Tab 7.5 mg | 7 | 2.88 | 3.35 | 98 | 201801 |
Q44 | RTV | Y04937 | 0401020K0AAAHAH | Diazepam_Tab 2 mg | 5 | 3.76 | 3.94 | 191 | 201801 |
Q44 | RTV | Y04937 | 0402010ADAAAAAA | Aripiprazole_Tab 10 mg | 3 | 13.64 | 12.88 | 63 | 201801 |
Q44 | RTV | Y04937 | 0402010ADAAADAD | Aripiprazole_Tab 5 mg | 1 | 1.36 | 1.37 | 7 | 201801 |
Column | Description |
|---|---|
SHA | From April 2013 onwards, this code refers to Area Team |
PCT | From April 2013 onwards, this code refers to Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) code |
PRACTICE | GP Practice code |
BNF CODE | Unique identifier to show what is prescribed |
BNF NAME | Describes the formulation and strength as well as the drug’s brand or generic (product) name |
ITEMS | Number of prescription items dispensed |
NIC | The drug tariff price in pounds and pence, which may be subject to further charges and/or discounts |
ACT COST | Actual cost—pounds and pence |
QUANTITY | Quantity represents the quantity of a drug dispensed, with units of measurement (units/tablets/grams/millilitres, etc.) dependent on its formulation |
PERIOD | Prescribed year and month |