Forest Health Care
ODS code L84028 serving the 11M - GLOUCESTERSHIRE ICB area. Compare dispensing performance, service claims, and top medicines.
Latest dispensing month
March 2025
Items dispensed
5,420
Total payment
£58,767.48
Key information
Comprehensive profile including address, commissioning region, and performance insights.
Contact and coverage
- ODS code
- L84028
- Integrated Care Board
- 11M - GLOUCESTERSHIRE ICB
- Address
- Cinderford Medical Centre, Valley Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NX
- Total GPs in practice
- 9
- Dispensing GPs
- 9
Performance commentary
Forest Health Care dispensed 5,420 items in the latest reported month, generating £58,767.48 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 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | 4,748 | £44,282.53 |
| Jun 2021 | 2,205 | £13,659.15 |
| Jul 2021 | 2,920 | £25,955.21 |
| May 2024 | 2,863 | £25,534.39 |
| Jul 2024 | 5,594 | £63,736.21 |
| Aug 2024 | 1,853 | £12,614.90 |
| Sep 2024 | 114 | £807.52 |
| Oct 2024 | 7,752 | £67,271.95 |
| Nov 2024 | 7,386 | £68,475.38 |
| Dec 2024 | 3,632 | £27,253.74 |
| Feb 2025 | 174 | £2,492.70 |
| Mar 2025 | 5,420 | £58,767.48 |
Top medicines dispensed
Leading BNF presentations ranked by item volume and spend.
| Medicine | Items | Spend (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules | 886 | £859.29 |
| Atorvastatin 20mg tablets | 875 | £599.30 |
| Atorvastatin 80mg tablets | 678 | £965.58 |
| Ramipril 2.5mg capsules | 631 | £486.48 |
| Losartan 100mg tablets | 618 | £626.13 |
| Lansoprazole 30mg gastro-resistant capsules | 601 | £621.15 |
| Lansoprazole 15mg gastro-resistant capsules | 597 | £486.32 |
| Clopidogrel 75mg tablets | 573 | £734.83 |
| Hydroxocobalamin 1mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules | 543 | £1,116.37 |
| Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets | 516 | £291.34 |
Recent high-activity months
Identify the busiest periods and plan staffing or stock accordingly.
- March 2025 5,420 items
- February 2025 174 items
- December 2024 3,632 items
- November 2024 7,386 items
- October 2024 7,752 items
- September 2024 114 items