Electronic prescriptions for dispensers - NHS England Digital (2024)

FAQs

How do I get my NHS prescription online? ›

Request and view repeat prescriptions by logging in to your NHS App or the NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.

Electronic prescriptions service (EPS)

EPS is replacing the need for most paper prescriptions, working towards a paper free NHS. You can send your prescription electronically from your doctor's surgery to your chosen pharmacy.

Primary care is for use in England and Wales. Secondary care is for use in England but not currently available in Wales. Users must access it indirectly via their acquired prescribing or dispensing system suppliers. EPS is secure, healthcare workers must be suitably authenticated and authorised to access it.

How do I get an eScript to my pharmacist? You can take your token to a pharmacy as you normally would a paper prescription. You can also forward your token directly to a pharmacy, and the pharmacist will get your medicine ready for you to collect or delivered to your home if this service is available.

The NHS accepts responsibility for supplying sufficient ongoing medication for temporary periods abroad of up to three months [1]. The prescriber is responsible for the prescriptions they sign and must be prepared to explain any decisions made when prescribing and monitoring medicines [2].

That said, you can get an online prescription without visiting the doctor's office by scheduling a virtual doctor visit. Online doctors can write online prescriptions and prescription refills and will electronically send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice, following your appointment.

It can be a local pharmacy or an online pharmacy that offers electronic prescription services. Provide consent: Give your consent to your chosen pharmacy and your GP practice to access and manage your electronic prescriptions. This is necessary for the service to work smoothly and securely.

NHS England has agreed plans to save hundreds of millions of pounds each year by recommending low value treatments, including fish oil, herbal remedies and homeopathy no longer be provided on the NHS, and launching a consultation on curbs to prescriptions for some 'over the counter' products such as paracetamol.

UK prescriptions are not valid in the US. To get pharmacy drugs, you need a prescription from a US provider (available from an urgent care facility, emergency room or a doctor).

Can I get a prescription online UK? ›

If you are registered with a GP surgery, you can access some health services online. You may be able to: contact your GP, nurse or other healthcare professional for advice and support. order repeat prescriptions – find out how to order a repeat prescription.

Surescripts is the largest network of prescribing information in the U.S. It supports the flow of this information amongst providers and suppliers of pharmaceuticals by maintaining databases that are accessible from most clinical software that provides e-prescribing functionality.

The app is available for free download from the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android). 3. Internet Connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection, either through Wi-Fi or mobile data, to access and interact with the MedAdvisor app.

Scan the patient's token from their mobile device or enter the number manually, then click Print. The Communicating Downloading E-Script window is displayed and the token will print to the docket printer. 3. If the patient has multiple tokens, continue to scan and print each token.

What does an eScript token look like? The token is a QR code, just like the QR codes that are commonly used at cafes and restaurants to sign in.

You can request your eye prescription history from your optician via phone call, email, or by visiting the branch. Some opticians allow you to access your prescription history online via their website, so it's worth checking this out first.

Contact your GP surgery or your nominated pharmacy for clarification. You can find out more information on Medicines A to Z. If this does not answer your question, contact your nominated pharmacy or GP surgery.

If you lose or damage your certificate, contact us. We can send you a replacement. You can switch to a digital certificate and get your PPC by email. Or you'll receive your paper certificate within 10 working days.