The Scottish government had pledged to end waiting times of more than a year in most outpatient specialities.
The PHS data shows 6,985 people still face a wait longer than two years for routine surgery, a reduction of 322 since the target date of 31 September last year.
"The Scottish government continues to work closely with NHS boards to maximise capacity and reduce the length of time people are waiting for appointments and treatment. Last summer, when he was health secretary, Humza Yousaf set what he called "ambitious targets" to end the longest waits for planned care.There are things happening to try to reduce waiting times, but how quickly you will be seen often depends on where you live or how complex your condition is.
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