Reference - RF1. Patient List Sizes

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About this dashboard

Understanding patient list sizes is essential for accurate benchmarking and resource allocation. The RF1 Patient List Sizes Report in ePACT2 provides authorised users with monthly data on the number of patients registered at each GP practice, supporting fair comparisons of prescribing activity and cost.

The report includes patient counts broken down by practice, SICBL, and ICB, with demographic adjustments available through prescribing units such as ASTRO-PU and STAR-PU. Users can filter by time period and export data for analysis, enabling commissioners and practices to monitor changes in list size and assess their impact on prescribing trends.

The aim of the RF1 report is to ensure transparency and equity in prescribing comparisons. By providing accurate patient population data, it helps organisations interpret prescribing metrics in context and identify whether variation is clinically justified. While the report offers essential demographic information, it should be used alongside prescribing dashboards to inform medicines optimisation strategies and financial planning. Its intention is to support discussions within local health economies, promote fair benchmarking, and improve decision-making across the NHS.

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