This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.
This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.
To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.
or contact us using below button.
What does this mean for you?
If you need to get repeat prescriptions, you don’t have to go to your GP practice to pick up the paper prescription. Your GP can send it electronically to the place of your choice, saving you time. This way, you have more options to get your medicines as you can collect them from a pharmacy near your home, workplace or shopping area. You can avoid long waiting times at the pharmacy because your prescriptions can be prepared before arrival.
Is this service right for you?
Yes, if you have a stable condition and you:
- Don’t want to go to your GP to collect your repeat prescription every time.
- Collect your medicines from the same place most of the time, or use a prescription collection service now.
It may not be if you:
- Only get prescriptions sometimes.
- Pick up your medicines from different places.
How can you use EPS?
You must choose a place for your GP practice to send your prescription electronically. This is called nomination. You can choose:
- A pharmacy
- A dispensing appliance contractor (if you use one).
- Your dispensing GP practice (if you are eligible).
Ask any pharmacy or dispensing appliance contractor that offers EPS or your GP practice to add your nomination for you. You don’t need a computer to do this.
Can I change my nomination or cancel it and get a paper prescription?
Yes, you can. If you want to avoid your prescription being sent electronically, tell your GP. If you wish to change or cancel your nomination, speak to any pharmacist or dispensing appliance contractor that offers EPS or your GP practice. Tell them before your next prescription is due, or it may be sent to the wrong place.
Is EPS reliable, secure and confidential?
When you opt for an electronic prescription, the same group of people with access to your paper prescription will also have access to your e-prescription. This group includes those in GP practices, pharmacies, and NHS prescription payment and fraud agencies. Dispensers may also be able to see if you have nominated another dispenser or if you have repeat prescriptions. They can view all the items on your reorder slip if you have repeat prescriptions.