With today’s advanced technologies and innovations, it is
possible for your prescribing GP to send prescriptions electronically to your
favourite pharmacy without you needing to go to your GP or pharmacy. And that
is possible with the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS).
The EPS allows your GP practice to send your prescriptions
electronically to the pharmacy you nominate without the need for paper. There
is no need for a patient with repeat prescriptions to visit their GP just to
collect a paper script.
How does EPS work?
If you want your GP to send prescriptions electronically, it
is important that you nominate a pharmacy. You can use EPS for both the repeat prescription
and the one-off medicine. Nomination works as same as the prescription
collection service. The pharmacy will collect your prescription on behalf of
you to dispense and deliver your medication. The dissimilarity here is that
your prescription will be sent online from your GP to the pharmacy.
When can I start
using the EPS?
Many GPs and pharmacies offer the Electronic Prescription
Service. Your prescriptions will not be sent online until your GP offers the
service. Your GP will be able to explain you when this will happen and look for
the EPS sign.
Using EPS means I
will see my GP less often?
No, the service means that there is no need to calling or
visiting your GP just to collect a prescription each time you need a repeat
prescription.
Nominate a pharmacy or a dispensing GP practice to get
started with the Electronic Prescription Service. Typically, there are two ways
to nominate a pharmacy:
- You can ask your doctor to record a nomination on behalf of you
- You can directly nominate a website that offers online pharmacy service and the electronic prescription service.
Your GP can send prescriptions electronically for both single
prescription and repeat prescriptions. For repeat prescriptions, you might be able
to continue re-ordering your repeat medication from internet pharmacy like Pharmacy
Outlet. You will receive your medicine straight to your home or office with
free delivery.
The Electronic Prescription Service is absolutely safe,
reliable and confidential. Your GP and authorised pharmacist working with
Pharmacy Outlet will be able to see your prescription.
