NHS ODS weekly prescribing-related data (retired)

This item was retired in October 2025 - there will be no further releases.

The releases available here are for reference only. Contact ODS if you would like copies of older releases.

The ODS Data Search and Export (DSE) tool lets you create and save data extracts that contain only the data you need. Because the data refreshes daily, you can run them on a schedule that meets your needs rather than one that ODS dictates.

DSE includes predefined reports that replicate the legacy CSV files. There is an API endpoint that supports automated downloads of these predefined reports as bundles. For details, see the help and guidance available on the DSE pages.

Refer to the ODS Reference Data Catalogue for data definitions and report specifications.

The historic reference-only releases available here are complete data files for general practitioners (GPs), GP practices, branch surgeries, pharmacy headquarters and dispensaries. Releases include weekly data amendments, but exclude the practitioner amendment file.

Contact ODS if you have questions: ssd.nationalservicedesk@nhs.net or 0300 303 5035.

ODS XML Organisation Data

XML products containing current and archived Health and Social Care Organisation Reference Data.

ODS XML Organisation Data supporting products

Products and tools to support using the Health and Social Care Organisation Reference Data XML products, including:

• Schema
• XML Product Guide
• Product Scope Timetable
• Technical Specification
• Data Item Catalogue
• Interactive Object Model
• XML Validator Tool
• XML to CSV Tool (XSLT)

Organisation Reference Data (postcode data only)

In line with the modernisation of Organisation Reference Data distribution channels and formats, the content in releases of this item has changed. Releases from October 2025 are quarterly, and only contain postcode data.

Reference data for organisations and their sites across health and care are available via the ODS Data Search and Export (DSE) tool. This tool lets you build and save advanced searches, and provides predefined reports that replicate the CSV files included in previous releases of this item, covering practitioner, organisation and site data.

DSE includes an API endpoint that supports automated downloads of predefined reports in bundles. You can use this tool as an alternative to a TRUD item subscription, except for postcode data – which ODS are looking to include in a future version of DSE. For details, see the help and guidance available on the DSE pages.

Refer to the ODS Reference Data Catalogue for data definitions and report specifications.

Archived data is not currently available via DSE, but can still be obtained via the ODS website - see the Organisation Data Service: ODS archived or deleted records page.

Default codes are published on the ODS website: CSV downloads › Miscellaneous

Contact ODS if you have questions: ssd.nationalservicedesk@nhs.net or 0300 303 5035.