Despite our best efforts at calling at 8am sharp, most of us will be familiar with the sound of our GP’s busy or engaged phone line.
There are currently more than 8,000 GP practices across the UK, and analysis by the JPIMedia Data Unit has found the average GP practice size in Scotland is over 6,000.
In England, the average practice size is over 9,000. The figures were correct as of November 2020.
But how does Scotland compare?
Below we reveal the top 10 GP surgeries with the greatest number of patients registered in Scotland.
Does your local GP make the cut?
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Number of registered patients: 18,408. Address: Newbattle Medical Practice, Blackcot, Mayfield, Midlothian, EH22 4AA Photo: Google
10. Old machar Medical Practice
Number of registered patients: 18,234. Address: Oldmachar Medical Practice, 526 King Street, Aberdeen, NA, AB24 5RS Photo: Google