The number of Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry has dropped again.

According to Nova Scotia Health there are 104,324 as of February 3.

That is down 6,132 people from January when there were 110,456 looking for a family doctor.

The health authority says the number has decreased again as a result of ongoing validation work confirming providers.

The percentage of the population that is on the registry is now at 9.9.