Data sources and how we keep listings up to date
Every listing on PharmacyFinder.uk comes from public open data. We download fresh copies every week and rebuild the site automatically.
| Nation | Dataset | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| England | Consolidated Pharmaceutical List (names, addresses, opening hours) | NHS Business Services Authority |
| England & Wales | Organisation Data Service (ODS) dispensary file (phone numbers, Welsh pharmacies) | NHS England |
| Scotland | Dispenser Location Contact Details | Public Health Scotland |
| Northern Ireland | Community pharmacy list | HSC Business Services Organisation |
| Locations | postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory) | Ideal Postcodes / ONS |
| Bank holidays | UK bank holidays | GOV.UK |
Licences
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Limitations
- Opening hours are the pharmacy's normal contracted hours. They don't cover bank holidays or temporary closures.
- Official datasets for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland don't include opening hours, so we link to the official NHS service finder for those pharmacies.
- Map pins are placed at the centre of the pharmacy's postcode, which is usually within a few metres.