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It makes the prescribing and dispensing process easier and more convenient.

Electronic Prescription Service. EPS enables prescriptions to be sent electronically from the GP to the dispenser of the patient’s choice. It makes the prescribing and dispensing process easier and more convenient. www.hscic.gov.uk/ epspharm . @EPSnhs.

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It makes the prescribing and dispensing process easier and more convenient.

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  1. Electronic Prescription Service EPS enables prescriptions to be sent electronically from the GP to the dispenser of the patient’s choice. It makes the prescribing and dispensing process easier and more convenient. www.hscic.gov.uk/epspharm @EPSnhs

  2. EPS could save pharmacies £9,000 per year.

  3. What’s in it for you and your pharmacy? • Less sorting and less paper to send to send to NHS Prescription Services • Less need to enter prescription information • Reduced prescription queries

  4. What’s in it for you and your pharmacy? • Improved patient satisfaction • No need for a prescription collection service • Improved stock control

  5. Midlands and East North South London www.hscic.gov.uk/epsmaps

  6. GP Pharmacy DACs Latest statistics Average use in live sites Nominations xx (xx%) xx (xx%) xx (xx%) Latest statistics www.hscic.gov.uk/epsstats Latest statistics www.hscic.gov.uk/epsstats xx xx% xx

  7. “EPS is fantastic, it's quick, accurate and truly brilliant…the prescriber can explain the reasons for prescribing in prescribers notes reducing the level of queries and allowing the pharmacist to provide a seamless level of great patient care.” Robert Sarfo, Boots, Chigwell

  8. What to do now  Check Smartcards Order dispensing tokens Check the deployment map for GP practice go live dates Collect patient nominations   

  9. Next steps • Visit the EPS website for: • Summary info sheet • Nomination guidance • Go live checklist • Patient communication and posters • SMS alerts and troubleshooting www.hscic.gov.uk/epspharm

  10. Join the EPS community!

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