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NHS ODS code search

NHS ODS Code Lookup for Healthcare Providers

Use our NHS-linked ODS Code Lookup to instantly find healthcare providers in England. Enter an ODS code to identify GP surgeries, pharmacies, and other NHS organisations using official NHS data updated nightly.

Find the right local service

Browse clearly from a service to local providers.

Find GP surgeries and pharmacies using an official ODS code

Check addresses, opening hours and NHS information

Verify the correct healthcare provider

Provider lookup

Search for a healthcare provider using an ODS code

Enter the NHS organisation code exactly as it appears on your provider information.

ODS code search currently supports pharmacies and GP surgeries.

About the identifier

About NHS ODS codes

The NHS Organisation Data Service maintains official codes that distinguish pharmacies, GP surgeries and other healthcare organisations in England.

This lookup helps confirm a provider’s identity using information refreshed from NHS data sources.

Lookup benefits

What you can do here

  • Find a GP surgery or pharmacy using its ODS code.
  • View names, addresses, contacts and opening hours where available.
  • Confirm provider details from NHS communications, referrals or prescriptions.
How it is used

What is an ODS code?

An ODS code is a unique NHS identifier used across healthcare systems.

  • Electronic Prescription Service transfers
  • GP and pharmacy communications
  • NHS service administration and referrals
  • Provider identification, reporting and reimbursement
Data source

About the data

Provider information is refreshed from NHS sources each night to help keep details current.

The search currently supports NHS pharmacies and GP surgeries in England.

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