With new inventions in technologies, it has become possible for a GP practice to send prescriptions electronically to a chemist. It does not allow you to make unnecessary trips to your GP and pharmacy. This is possible with the NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS).
The NHS Electronic Prescription Service allows your GP practice to send your prescriptions electronically to the pharmacy of your choice, without the need for picking up a paper prescription.
What is the Electronic Prescription Service?
If you want your GP surgery to send prescriptions electronically, it is essential that you nominate a GPhC-registered pharmacy. You can use the service for both the repeat prescription and the single prescription. Nomination works similar to the prescription collection service. The pharmacy will collect your prescription on the behalf of you to meet your prescription needs. Here, the difference is that everything is done online.
Many GP practices and pharmacies offer the Electronic Prescription Service. Your GP will explain to you how this service works and how you can reap the benefits to get your medications.
Does EPS mean that I never have to see my GP?
No, the service means that there is no need to make frequent visits to your GP practice just to pick up a paper prescription when you want to collect your regular medications.
Nominating a pharmacy is an important part of the EPS. You can ask your GP practice to record a nomination for you or directly nominate a pharmacy that offers the electronic prescription service.
Your GP surgery can send prescriptions electronically to your pharmacy. For repeat prescriptions, you can re-order your repeat medications from an online chemist such as Pharmacy Outlet. You will receive your medicine right to your home with free delivery.
The Electronic Prescription Service is safe, reliable and confidential. Call 03333 222 400 to know more about the NHS Electronic Prescription Service.
