On 27 Dec 2011, at 22:58, Rory Geoghegan wrote: > If you're used to Excel, then it might be worth loading the data into Access > and then using the "Data from Access" wizard to allow Excel to crunch the > data, pivots, etc. > > They ought to offer a zipped download too... would be a c.50mb download, > rather than a 550mb one! > >
Anyone would think they were trying to make it difficult to use. > On 27 December 2011 15:55, Caroline Flyn <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Does anyone know of anyone/ any organisations who are analysing the new > GP-practice level prescription data? > > Or could you recommend suitable software that could be used? It's all in CSV > format, but obviously an enormous file. > > The NHS warns: > "Note: Due to the large file size (over 500MB) standard spreadsheet > applications will not be able to handle the volumes of data contained in the > monthly datasets. Data users will need to analyse the information using > specialist data-handling software." > > http://www.ic.nhs.uk/news-and-events/news/gp-practice-level-prescribing-data-now-available > > All advice welcomed... > > _______________________________________________ > developers-public mailing list > [email protected] > https://secure.mysociety.org/admin/lists/mailman/listinfo/developers-public > > Unsubscribe: > https://secure.mysociety.org/admin/lists/mailman/options/developers-public/rory%40viscero.com > > > > -- > Rory Geoghegan > +44 7843 097 543 > _______________________________________________ > developers-public mailing list > [email protected] > https://secure.mysociety.org/admin/lists/mailman/listinfo/developers-public > > Unsubscribe: > https://secure.mysociety.org/admin/lists/mailman/options/developers-public/stefan%40whitelabel.org -- /* Stefan Magdalinski +27 82 0431230 (SA) Where am I?: http://is.gd/uu4RUc smagdali (IM/twitter/flickr/dopplr/skype/etc) */
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