The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) enables healthcare providers to send prescriptions directly from their systems to a pharmacy electronically, streamlining the prescription process. Patients can nominate a preferred pharmacy where their prescriptions are sent, making it more convenient to manage and collect medications.
Prescribers enter the prescription details into their system, which securely transmits the information to the chosen pharmacy.
Patients can track their prescription status through tools like the NHS App. Dispensers receive, process, and prepare the medication without needing handwritten scripts, reducing errors.
For Patients:
For Healthcare Providers:
How It Works
Prescribers enter the prescription details into their system, which securely transmits the information to the chosen pharmacy.
Patients can track their prescription status through tools like the NHS App. Dispensers receive, process, and prepare the medication without needing handwritten scripts, reducing errors.
Benefits
For Patients:
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Eliminates the need to visit a GP practice for repeat prescriptions.
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Conveniently manage and collect prescriptions from a nominated pharmacy.
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Better tracking of prescription status through apps like the NHS App.
For Healthcare Providers:
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Reduces paperwork and administrative tasks.
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Improves stock control for pharmacies.
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Lowers the risk of dispensing errors.
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The service is already used widely in primary care and is expanding to secondary and community care settings, making prescription management more efficient for all.
