The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is relatively a new service that lets your GP surgery send your prescription through the IT systems to the place you prefer to get your medicine – without the need for paper prescription.
The EPS service means there is less need for people with regular prescriptions to visit their GP just to collect a paper script.
How does the service work?
First and foremost, if you want your GP practice to send your prescription electronically, it is imperative that you choose a place from where you get your prescriptions. The place could be a chemist, a dispensing appliance contractor, or a GP practice.
The nomination process is similar to a prescription collection service where the pharmacy is able to collect your prescription on behalf of you instead of you going to your GP to collect a paper prescription. The difference here is that your prescription will be sent electronically.
You can choose a pharmacy that is convenient to where you reside or work. For more convenience, you can even choose an online pharmacy that will collect your prescription online from your GP and deliver your medicine to your home.
Will I be able to use the Electronic Prescription Service?
Different GP surgeries and pharmacies will start offering the second stage of the Electronic Prescription Service at different times. Your prescription cannot be sent online until your GP practice offers the service. Your GP is the right person to tell you when you can use the electronic prescription service.
The electronic prescription service is absolutely reliable, safe, secure and confidential. Only a few of the authorised staff member working with your GP and pharmacy will be able to access your electronic prescription.
Pharmacy Outlet, one of the UK’s registered online pharmacies, can be nominated for reaping the benefits of the NHS Electronic Prescription Service. It is owned and managed by the Pharmacentric Limited, which is located at 40 London Road, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey GU17 9AA.
