The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) lets your GP practice send your prescriptions electronically to the pharmacy you choose to get your medications without the need for paper.
There is less or no need for people with repeat prescriptions to call at their GP surgery just to collect a prescription script.
How does the EPS work?
At first, if you want your doctor to send prescriptions electronically, you must nominate a pharmacy to receive your prescriptions online. Nomination works as same as prescription collection service where the pharmacy collects your prescription to dispense medications.
The difference with the nomination is that your script will be sent electronically to the pharmacy for collecting or receiving medications.
When can I start using the EPS?
Different GP practices and pharmacies will start using the second stage of the EPS at different times. Your prescriptions cannot be sent electronically until your doctor starts offering the service. Your GP will be able to tell you when this will happen of look for the EPS sign.
Does using EPS mean I will see my doctor less often?
No, it just means that you need not require calling your GP practice just to collect a prescription.
You can nominate a pharmacy, a dispensing appliance contractor, or a dispensing GP practice. Usually, there are two ways to nominate a pharmacy to receive your electronic prescriptions. First, you can ask a colonial staff member at your GP practice to record a nomination for you. Second, you can directly register and nominate on the website that offers online pharmacy service and electronic prescription service.
Your GP can send electronically prescriptions for one-off prescriptions as well as repeat prescriptions. For repeat prescriptions, you should continue to re-order your regular medicines from an online pharmacy such as Pharmacy Outlet. You can receive your medicines right at your doorstep with free delivery.
The Electronic Prescription Service is secure, reliable and confidential. Only authorised clinical staff members working with Pharmacy Outlet will be able to view your electronic prescription.
