Written Question · S2W-01633 · Session 2
How many prescriptions were dispensed in each of the last three years and, of these, how many were for chronic conditions, broken down by N…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many prescriptions were dispensed in each of the last three years and, of these, how many were for chronic conditions, broken down by NHS board.
The answer
The number of prescription items dispensed in Scotland in each of the last three years, broken down by NHS board, is set out in the table below. The number of prescriptions written to treat chronic medical conditions is not known as patient-specific data are recorded only in each patient's notes.Number of Prescription ItemsHealth Board | Financial Year
2000-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03
Argyll and Clyde Health Board | 5,984,847 | 6,319,760 | 6,647,131
Ayr and Arran Health Board | 4,928,306 | 5,133,716 | 5,297,575
Borders Health Board | 1,295,149 | 1,376,761 | 1,468,719
Dumfries and Galloway Health Board | 2,147,900 | 2,298,065 | 2,411,440
Fife Health Board | 4,307,334 | 4,538,128 | 4,773,999
Forth Valley Health Board | 3,743,937 | 3,896,228 | 4,108,885
Grampian Health Board | 5,417,820 | 5,686,625 | 5,928,454
Greater Glasgow Health Board | 12,086,067 | 12,774,950 | 13,463,954
Highland Health Board | 2,369,295 | 2,494,270 | 2,646,912
Lanarkshire Health Board | 7,780,461 | 8,174,666 | 8,718,718
Lothian Health Board | 7,623,955 | 7,914,430 | 8,227,506
Orkney Health Board | 200,361 | 207,697 | 220,800
Shetland Health Board | 265,394 | 284,378 | 293,855
Tayside Health Board | 4,811,803 | 4,996,577 | 5,203,677
Western Isles Health Board | 375,665 | 403,960 | 436,188
Total | 63,338,294 | 66,500,211 | 69,847,813
2000-01 | 2001-02 | 2002-03
Argyll and Clyde Health Board | 5,984,847 | 6,319,760 | 6,647,131
Ayr and Arran Health Board | 4,928,306 | 5,133,716 | 5,297,575
Borders Health Board | 1,295,149 | 1,376,761 | 1,468,719
Dumfries and Galloway Health Board | 2,147,900 | 2,298,065 | 2,411,440
Fife Health Board | 4,307,334 | 4,538,128 | 4,773,999
Forth Valley Health Board | 3,743,937 | 3,896,228 | 4,108,885
Grampian Health Board | 5,417,820 | 5,686,625 | 5,928,454
Greater Glasgow Health Board | 12,086,067 | 12,774,950 | 13,463,954
Highland Health Board | 2,369,295 | 2,494,270 | 2,646,912
Lanarkshire Health Board | 7,780,461 | 8,174,666 | 8,718,718
Lothian Health Board | 7,623,955 | 7,914,430 | 8,227,506
Orkney Health Board | 200,361 | 207,697 | 220,800
Shetland Health Board | 265,394 | 284,378 | 293,855
Tayside Health Board | 4,811,803 | 4,996,577 | 5,203,677
Western Isles Health Board | 375,665 | 403,960 | 436,188
Total | 63,338,294 | 66,500,211 | 69,847,813
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-01633 by reference.