Dunster & Porlock Surgeries
ODS code L85065 serving the 11X - SOMERSET ICB area. Compare dispensing performance, service claims, and top medicines.
Latest dispensing month
March 2025
Items dispensed
4,839
Total payment
£54,844.06
Key information
Comprehensive profile including address, commissioning region, and performance insights.
Contact and coverage
- ODS code
- L85065
- Integrated Care Board
- 11X - SOMERSET ICB
- Address
- Dunster And Porlock Surge, West Street, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SN
- Total GPs in practice
- 8
- Dispensing GPs
- 8
Performance commentary
Dunster & Porlock Surgeries dispensed 4,839 items in the latest reported month, generating £54,844.06 in NHS payments. Monitor the monthly trend below to identify seasonal patterns, and review the medicines table to discover which BNF presentations drive the majority of activity.
Use this insight to benchmark against nearby pharmacies, inform contract negotiations, and spot collaboration opportunities with local prescribers.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month dispensing activity with NHS payment totals.
| Month | Items dispensed | NHS payment (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | 5,373 | £44,146.43 |
| Dec 2020 | 5,099 | £33,412.25 |
| Jun 2021 | 1,503 | £6,607.27 |
| Jul 2021 | 3,049 | £23,372.00 |
| May 2024 | 1,683 | £16,520.61 |
| Jul 2024 | 6,060 | £71,844.73 |
| Aug 2024 | 1,389 | £8,295.55 |
| Oct 2024 | 7,376 | £69,084.39 |
| Nov 2024 | 6,777 | £66,135.12 |
| Dec 2024 | 1,109 | £8,401.51 |
| Mar 2025 | 4,839 | £54,844.06 |
Top medicines dispensed
Leading BNF presentations ranked by item volume and spend.
| Medicine | Items | Spend (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Adjuvanted quadrivalent flu vacc (SA, inact) inj 0.5ml pfs | 1,790 | £21,469.59 |
| Atorvastatin 20mg tablets | 1,140 | £1,062.07 |
| Bisoprolol 2.5mg tablets | 1,093 | £938.57 |
| Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules | 1,017 | £1,352.87 |
| Ramipril 10mg capsules | 793 | £772.74 |
| Amlodipine 5mg tablets | 756 | £754.58 |
| Finasteride 5mg tablets | 671 | £736.95 |
| Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg tablets | 566 | £310.06 |
| Tamsulosin 400microgram modified-release capsules | 517 | £708.94 |
| Lisinopril 10mg tablets | 481 | £373.86 |
Recent high-activity months
Identify the busiest periods and plan staffing or stock accordingly.
- March 2025 4,839 items
- December 2024 1,109 items
- November 2024 6,777 items
- October 2024 7,376 items
- August 2024 1,389 items
- July 2024 6,060 items