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Transparency about where our data comes from, how we use it, and the licences that govern its use.
Established sources
Data from established providers
No personal data
We don't collect or process personal data
Openly licensed
Data used under OGL and other open licences
Non-commercial
Free service with no commercial interest
The types of medicine and pharmacy information available on this service
We display the following medicine data:
Pharmacology data: Where available, we display detailed pharmacology information from DrugBank including mechanism of action, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, toxicity data, and drug targets.
Brand search: You can search by either generic name (e.g., "ibuprofen") or brand name (e.g., "Nurofen"). Brand searches return the corresponding generic medicine with all branded versions shown on the detail page.
We display the following pharmacy data:
Important note
Controlled drug schedule information is sourced from NHS dm+d data and reflects classifications under the UK Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. This service is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
All data comes from established national and international data sources
NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA)
OGL 3.0The dm+d is the NHS standard for identifying medicines and medical devices. It provides unique codes and descriptions for over 100,000 products used in the NHS.
Data we use:
Licence:
Open Government Licence v3.0Updates:
Weekly releases
NHS England / SNOMED International
SNOMED CT is a widely-used clinical terminology for recording clinical information. The UK Edition includes additional concepts specific to NHS practice.
Data we use:
Licence:
SNOMED CT Affiliate LicenceUpdates:
Bi-annual international releases, monthly UK updates
NHS England
OGL 3.0ODS provides unique identifiers and reference data for NHS organisations, including pharmacies, GP practices, and hospitals across England.
Data we use:
Licence:
Open Government Licence v3.0Updates:
Monthly updates
NHS Business Services Authority
OGL 3.0The NHSBSA Open Data Portal provides access to pharmacy contractor details and other dispensing-related data.
Data we use:
Licence:
Open Government Licence v3.0Updates:
Monthly (3rd of each month)
NHS England
OGL 3.0SPS provides information about medicine supply issues, shortages, and recommended alternatives to support NHS pharmacy services.
Data we use:
Licence:
Open Government Licence v3.0Updates:
Updated as supply situations change
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
OGL 3.0The MHRA Products Database contains UK-approved medicines information including Patient Information Leaflets (PILs), Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPCs), and Public Assessment Reports (PARs).
Data we use:
Licence:
Open Government Licence v3.0Updates:
Weekly synchronisation
Ideal Postcodes (ONS data)
OGL 3.0Postcodes.io provides UK postcode lookup and geocoding services, enabling location-based pharmacy searches.
Data we use:
Updates:
Quarterly (following ONS releases)
OMx Personal Health Analytics Inc.
CC BY-NC 4.0DrugBank is a freely accessible drug database combining detailed drug data with drug target information. We use the full DrugBank database to provide detailed pharmacology information for medicines.
Data we use:
Updates:
Periodic releases
Wikimedia Foundation
CC0 1.0Wikidata is a free, collaborative knowledge base that acts as central storage for structured data. We use it to enrich medicine information with Wikipedia links, molecular images, and additional scientific identifiers.
Data we use:
Updates:
Weekly synchronisation via SPARQL
How we comply with UK data protection and licensing requirements
findmeds.uk™ does not collect, store, or process any personal data.
As we do not process personal data, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) data subject rights do not apply to this service in the traditional sense.
We use publicly available data under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 and other applicable licences.
Our obligations under OGL v3.0:
OGL 3.0Not medical advice
This website provides information for reference purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions.
Data accuracy
While we strive to keep information current, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of all data. Source data is updated on varying schedules by the respective providers. Always verify critical information with established sources.
No affiliation
findmeds.uk™ is an independent, non-commercial service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the NHS, NHS England, NHS Digital, NHSBSA, or any government body.
Service availability
This service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. For critical healthcare information, always consult established sources directly.
Detailed information about the licences governing our data use
OGL 3.0The Open Government Licence (OGL) is a simple, standardised licensing framework that enables the free reuse of a wide range of UK public sector information.
Required attribution statement:
“Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.”
What OGL permits:
OGL does not cover:
SNOMED CT content is used under licence from SNOMED International. The United Kingdom is a Member of SNOMED International, which means UK organisations and individuals can access and use SNOMED CT free of charge.
Required attribution:
"SNOMED CT® is a registered trademark of SNOMED International. SNOMED CT was originally created by The College of American Pathologists."
For more information about SNOMED CT licensing, visit snomed.org/get-snomed.
Geographic and postcode data is derived from the Office for National Statistics Postcode Directory (ONSPD), accessed via Postcodes.io.
Required attributions:
CC BY-NC 4.0We use the full DrugBank database under an academic licence, which permits non-commercial use with attribution. The CC BY-NC 4.0 licence requires that we credit DrugBank and use the data only for non-commercial purposes.
What CC BY-NC 4.0 requires:
Academic citations:
When using DrugBank data, academic citation is required. Key references include Wishart et al. publications in Nucleic Acids Research (2006, 2008, 2011, 2018, and 2024). Full citations are displayed on medicine detail pages.
CC0 1.0Wikidata content is released under the CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication) licence. This places all structured data in the public domain, meaning no permission is required for reuse.
What CC0 1.0 means:
Community-curated data:
Wikidata is a collaborative project maintained by the Wikimedia Foundation. While it provides valuable linked open data, it should not be used as the sole source for clinical decisions. Always verify medical information with established sources.
If you have questions about how we use data or believe there is an error in the information displayed, please report an issue or email us at contact@findmeds.uk.
