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NHS App Tops 39 Million Users as 2025 Usage Hits New High

NHS England is positioning it as the front door to a 2027 NHS Online service for booking virtual specialist care.

Overview

  • Between December 1, 2024 and November 30, 2025, users ordered 67.8 million repeat prescriptions through the app.
  • November 2025 recorded 62.3 million logins, 43% above the monthly average, alongside 20.8 million GP record views, 6.6 million hospital appointments managed, and 6.3 million repeat prescriptions ordered.
  • New features added in 2025 include a prescription tracker available at nearly 2,000 pharmacies and a family feature that helps parents and carers manage loved ones’ health.
  • More than 313,000 people used the app on Christmas Day last year, averaging over 200 logins per minute.
  • Officials say the app will be a key component of the planned NHS Online rollout in 2027, enabling patients to book virtual specialist appointments nationally.