The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) enables prescriptions to be sent by your GP to the pharmacy electronically.
It allows you to save time and money by preventing frequent visits to your GP to collect paper prescription and to your pharmacy to pick up medicines.
Here are a few FAQs about EPS:
Can a GP issue prescription electronically via the NHS Electronic Prescription Service?
In England, a GMC (General Medical Council) registered GP has the right to provide online prescription for a certain period. The pharmacy you nominate will arrange your prescription from your prescribing GP by electronic means.
Can a nurse working with GP issue prescriptions online via the EPS?
Yes, community practitioner nurse, supplementary nurse prescriber and independent nurse prescriber associated with GP practices are eligible to issue prescriptions online via the EPS as long as they have precise roles registered with GP.
Does a token signed by a prescriber consider as a legal NHS prescription?
No. If your prescriber has signed a token, it is not treated as a legal NHS prescription, as the token is not approved for use by the NHS.
How can I order prescription online in future?
Arrangements made to order prescriptions online are agreed locally. For instance, some practices accept repeat prescriptions through phone, email, fax or any other online systems, while some require patients to provide a paper prescription. You can check with your GP and pharmacist about how to order prescriptions online.
Is the service free?
You can order NHS repeat prescription online by nominating an online chemist and get your medications delivered without any charge, although you have to pay for the medications you order.
Is EPS reliable and confidential?
Undeniably, yes. The Electronic Prescription Service is absolutely safe and reliable. Nobody can see your online prescriptions except your prescribing GP, dispensing pharmacist and NHS authorities. You can rest assure and order prescriptions online via Pharmacy Outlet.
