The Apples Medical Centre
ODS code J81029 serving the 11J - DORSET ICB area. Compare dispensing performance, service claims, and top medicines.
Latest dispensing month
March 2025
Items dispensed
5,015
Total payment
£45,546.77
Key information
Comprehensive profile including address, commissioning region, and performance insights.
Contact and coverage
- ODS code
- J81029
- Integrated Care Board
- 11J - DORSET ICB
- Address
- East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DG
- Total GPs in practice
- 5
- Dispensing GPs
- 5
Performance commentary
The Apples Medical Centre dispensed 5,015 items in the latest reported month, generating £45,546.77 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 | 5,192 | £48,171.97 |
| Dec 2020 | 3,444 | £33,328.10 |
| Jun 2021 | 1,429 | £13,962.15 |
| Jul 2021 | 2,197 | £23,679.58 |
| May 2024 | 1,549 | £13,832.88 |
| Jul 2024 | 4,745 | £47,825.37 |
| Aug 2024 | 947 | £10,906.51 |
| Oct 2024 | 5,702 | £61,263.20 |
| Nov 2024 | 6,068 | £59,063.83 |
| Dec 2024 | 2,277 | £12,730.55 |
| Mar 2025 | 5,015 | £45,546.77 |
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 | 1,447 | £17,357.51 |
| Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules | 1,158 | £1,082.36 |
| Atorvastatin 20mg tablets | 934 | £749.48 |
| Amlodipine 5mg tablets | 718 | £372.47 |
| Levothyroxine sodium 100microgram tablets | 694 | £462.53 |
| Clopidogrel 75mg tablets | 622 | £752.62 |
| Ramipril 10mg capsules | 517 | £526.14 |
| Alendronic acid 70mg tablets | 506 | £410.76 |
| Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg tablets | 479 | £303.99 |
| Amlodipine 10mg tablets | 458 | £274.63 |
Recent high-activity months
Identify the busiest periods and plan staffing or stock accordingly.
- March 2025 5,015 items
- December 2024 2,277 items
- November 2024 6,068 items
- October 2024 5,702 items
- August 2024 947 items
- July 2024 4,745 items