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Version: 1.0.0 | Published: 8 Oct 2024 | Updated: 233 days ago

Brain Health - Prescribing Information System (PIS)

Dataset

Summary

Citation:
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Documentation

Description:
The Brain Health Data Pilot (BHDP) project aims to be a shared database (like a library) of information for scientists studying brain health, especially for diseases like dementia, which affects about 900,000 people in the UK. Its main feature is a huge collection of brain images linked to routinely collected health records, both from NHS Scotland, which will help scientists learn more about dementia and other brain diseases. What is special about this database is that it will get better over time – as scientists use it and add their discoveries, it becomes more valuable. This dataset is a subset of the Prescribing Information System (PIS) data for use with the BHDP project. The information is supplied by Practitioner & Counter Fraud Services Division (P&CFS) who is responsible for the processing and pricing of all prescriptions dispensed in Scotland. These data are augmented with information on prescriptions written in Scotland that were dispensed elsewhere in the United Kingdom. GP’s write the vast majority of these prescriptions, with the remainder written by other authorised prescribers such as nurses and dentists. Also included in the dataset are prescriptions written in hospitals that are dispensed in the community. Note that prescriptions dispensed within hospitals are not included. Data includes CHI number, prescriber and dispenser details for community prescribing, costs and drug information. Data on practices (e.g. list size), organisational structures (e.g. practices within Community Health Partnerships (CHPs) and NHS Boards), prescribable items (e.g. manufacturer, formulation code, strength) are also included. Around 100 million data items are loaded per annum.

Coverage

Spatial

Spatial Coverage:
United Kingdom,Scotland

Temporal

Start Date:
01 January 2009
End Date:
23 May 2024
Frequency:
Static
Distribution Release Date:
16 June 2024

Provenance

Source:
Other
Purpose:
Care
Collection Situation:
Primary care - Clinic

Access and Governance

Usage

Condition of Access:
Research-specific restrictions
Condition of Use:
  • Collaboration required
  • Institution-specific restrictions
  • Not for profit use
  • Geographical restrictions
Resource Creator:
Public Health Scotland; National Services Scotland; Scottish Ambulance Service; NHS24; GP OOH

Format and Standards

Languages:
en
Formats:
  • text
  • csv

Observations

Statistical Population
Population Description
Population Size
Measured Property
Observation Date
Events
paid items
606412372
count
24 December 2020
Events
prescribed items
606412372
count
16 June 2024
Persons
Persons with prescriptions
818360
count
16 June 2024