Publications

We release a wide range of research, guidance and statistical publications.

Publications released before 16 March 2020 may be found on the Data and Intelligence, Health Protection Scotland or Improving Health websites.

We release data on infectious diseases on Thursday at 0930. Currently releasing weekly Measles data. 

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  • National therapeutic indicators data visualisation - Data to December 2025

    • 28 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Pharmacy and prescribing
    About this release This quarterly release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) is an update of the National Therapeutic Indicators (NTIs) for data for prescriptions data for...

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 23 April 2026

    • 23 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 16 April 2026

    • 16 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Monthly prescribing activity data - Data for January 2026

    • 14 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Pharmacy and prescribing

    Information on prescribing practices and drugs being prescribed.

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 9 April 2026

    • 09 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Anti-seizure medicines in pregnancy 7 April 2026

    • 07 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Births and maternity
    • Pharmacy and prescribing
    About this release This biannual release by Public Health Scotland reports on anti-seizure medicines (ASMs) dispensed up to 30 September 2025 to patients in Scotland aged 0-54, and...

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 2 April 2026

    • 02 April 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.

  • Bispecific antibody treatment of adults with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma: SMC2863

    • 31 March 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    The aim of this work is to capture real-world evidence from Scotland to support Health Technology Assessment by the Scottish Medicines Consortium.

  • Estimated prevalence of opioid dependence in Scotland 2014/15 to 2023/24

    • 31 March 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Drugs
    About this release This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) presents estimates of the number of people aged 15 to 69 years old with opioid dependence, along with estimates of...

  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy activity 26 March 2026

    • 26 March 2026
    • Statistical report
    • Cancer

    This release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) activity across NHS services in Scotland. Treatment activity includes the weekly number of appointments and the monthly and annual number of appointments and patients receiving treatment.