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CPRD (Clinical Practice Research Datalink)

Also known as: CPRD Formerly: General Practice Research Database, GPRD

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Anonymised GP records for millions of UK patients, linkable to hospital, cancer, mortality and deprivation data. A core resource for drug-safety (pharmacoepidemiology) studies.

Application required Fee applies

How it can replace animal studies

Shows how medicines affect people in everyday use, including side effects and effects in pregnancy, without animal testing.

How to get access

Run by the MHRA and NIHR. Study protocols approved by the Research Data Governance process; licence fee applies.

Access level
Application required
Who can use it
Researchers worldwide with an approved protocol.
Cost
Fee applies

Data held

Population

From NAMsDB (https://namsdb.uk/resource/cprd), release data under CC BY 4.0. Printed 26/10/2026.