The Blandford Group Practice
ODS code J81019 serving the 11J - DORSET ICB area. Compare dispensing performance, service claims, and top medicines.
Latest dispensing month
March 2025
Items dispensed
13,018
Total payment
£152,954.08
Key information
Comprehensive profile including address, commissioning region, and performance insights.
Contact and coverage
- ODS code
- J81019
- Integrated Care Board
- 11J - DORSET ICB
- Address
- Blandford Group Practice, Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 7BH
- Total GPs in practice
- 18
- Dispensing GPs
- 18
Performance commentary
The Blandford Group Practice dispensed 13,018 items in the latest reported month, generating £152,954.08 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 | 13,226 | £121,181.12 |
| Dec 2020 | 11,242 | £112,734.99 |
| Jun 2021 | 3,110 | £40,796.32 |
| Jul 2021 | 12,136 | £88,698.22 |
| May 2024 | 5,300 | £42,333.31 |
| Jul 2024 | 13,302 | £131,616.20 |
| Aug 2024 | 4,246 | £29,022.76 |
| Oct 2024 | 12,034 | £143,710.56 |
| Nov 2024 | 18,699 | £182,348.12 |
| Dec 2024 | 6,784 | £45,478.13 |
| Mar 2025 | 13,018 | £152,954.08 |
Top medicines dispensed
Leading BNF presentations ranked by item volume and spend.
| Medicine | Items | Spend (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine 5mg tablets | 3,706 | £2,775.67 |
| Atorvastatin 40mg tablets | 3,619 | £3,959.45 |
| Lansoprazole 30mg gastro-resistant capsules | 2,018 | £2,422.52 |
| Lansoprazole 15mg gastro-resistant capsules | 1,960 | £1,554.47 |
| Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant capsules | 1,881 | £1,640.86 |
| Ramipril 10mg capsules | 1,859 | £1,844.26 |
| Atorvastatin 20mg tablets | 1,748 | £1,261.80 |
| Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets | 1,698 | £1,115.50 |
| Salbutamol 100micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free | 1,561 | £2,323.67 |
| Clopidogrel 75mg tablets | 1,529 | £1,941.04 |
Recent high-activity months
Identify the busiest periods and plan staffing or stock accordingly.
- March 2025 13,018 items
- December 2024 6,784 items
- November 2024 18,699 items
- October 2024 12,034 items
- August 2024 4,246 items
- July 2024 13,302 items