OpenPrescribing: normalised data and software tool to research trends in English NHS primary care prescribing 1998-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to compile and normalise England's national prescribing data for 1998-2016 to facilitate research on long-term time trends and create an open-data exploration tool for wider use.

Design

We compiled data from each individual year's national statistical publications and normalised them by mapping each drug to its current classification within the national formulary where possible. We created a freely accessible, interactive web tool to allow anyone to interact with the processed data.

Setting and participants

We downloaded all available annual prescription cost analysis datasets, which include cost and quantity for all prescription items dispensed in the community in England. Medical devices and appliances were excluded.

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SUBMITTER: Curtis HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855401 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature