1 Intro

Welcome to the comprehensive guide on accessing CPRD (Clinical Practice Research Datalink) data. This document is designed to assist researchers and analysts in navigating the intricacies of CPRD, offering step-by-step instructions on:

  • Accessing the data
    • CPRD data
    • How to request a new download
  • Setting up datasets
    • Creating new tables in MySQL
    • Importing data into local RStudio session
    • Other tips
  • Variables
    • Codelist
    • Variable definitions

For more information contact the Exeter Diabetes team.