Electronic Prescription Service 

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) enables prescriptions to be sent electronically from the GP practice to the pharmacy and then on to the Pricing Authority for payment.

It has been deployed through two key releases. Release 1 (R1) in which the barcoded paper prescription form remains the legal prescription.

Release 2 which supports the transmission of electronic prescriptions; e-repeat dispensing (eRD); patient nomination of their selected pharmacy; GP cancellation of e-prescriptions; and the electronic submission of reimbursement claims to the Pricing Authority. Currently, prescriber’s can only issue an electronic NHS prescription where it is being sent electronically to a patient’s nominated pharmacy.

More information can be found on the links below:

• Overview
• Preparing/enhancing EPS
• Dispensing & Supply (EPS)
• Business continuity (EPS/IT)
• Endorsing and submission within EPS
• Cancelling/changing EPS
• Real-time Exemption Checking (RTEC)
• Future developments (including Phase 4) 

• Smartcards
• Funding and allowances
• Nomination
• System suppliers

EPS Dispensing Tokens

EPS dispensing tokens can be ordered via the Primary Care Support England (PCSE) portal.  Click here for further details of how to register for the portal.

EPS Glossary

We understand that some pharmacy teams may be overwhelmed by the new terminology when dealing with EPS Release 2. The EPS Glossary for some of the most common phrases and a brief explanation of each one. This document does not replace training on how to use EPS Release 2 and it is important that you and your team are up to speed.

Smart Cards

Click here for information.

Last Updated: 11th June 2019