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3. The ETP programme will deliver the Electronic Prescription Service
and integrate it with the NHS Care Record Service
6. about 70% of prescriptions are now repeats, so we need a system designed for this pattern of prescribing
future strategy for pharmacists requires them to become better integrated into the primary care team and integrated IT will support this
the development of the NHS Care Records Service requires the electronic capture of prescribing and dispensing information
29. Once fully implemented, the Electronic Prescription Service will reduce the need for patients to visit their GP just to collect a repeat a prescription – saving time and improving convenience
30. Reduced administrative burden for GPs and practice staff
Repeat dispensing will be possible from a single electronic prescription
It will be possible for GPs to cancel prescriptions at any time up until medication is dispensed
31. Improved accuracy as prescription doesn’t need to be re-typed
Pharmacists will be able to manage their workflow and stock control more effectively and be able to prepare prescriptions before the patient arrives to collect them