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Introduction

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows prescribers (like those using GP Systems) to send prescriptions electronically to a dispenser (such as a pharmacy) of the patient's choice. This makes the prescribing and dispensing process more efficient and convenient for patients and staff. Please access the EPS landing page on NHS Digital's website for further information. 

Requirements

 Applicable
Suppliers
Suppliers RequirementLevel
Suppliers of new services or applications (i.e. those which are NOT currently deployed into an operational environment with existing Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) compliance).Implement and maintain the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS
Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 (Document reference NPFIT-ETP-EDB-0025)
Status
colourYellow
titleSHOULD
) FHIR API - Prescribing API inline with the latest specification version.
MUST
Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment, and have
an existing PDS compliance
existing Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) compliance.GPSoC CCN057 and EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.0, or a later version.
StatuscolourRedtitle
MUST
EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 (Document reference NPFIT-ETP-EDB-0025)
 Requirement
 Requirement 6.4.4 only
StatuscolourRedtitle
MUST
EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 (Document reference NPFIT-ETP-EDB-0025) Requirement 5.2.1, 5.2.5, 5.2.7, 6.7.7, 6.7.8, 6.9.10 onlyMUST

All suppliers are encouraged to work towards compliance with the latest version as above.

Compliance

and Assurance

, Assurance and Testing

EPS FHIR API - Prescribing API

For Suppliers of new services or applications, see the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) section on Onboarding Overview of the Digital Services for Integrated Care (DSIC) Interoperability Standards and Requirements.

EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 or older

For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:



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titleClick here to view historical assurance approach

To gain access to EPS suppliers

follow

previously followed the Common Assurance Process (CAP). CAP is an end-to-end assurance process, which involves

a tailored

a tailored (CAP)

approach

approach being developed which states what deliverable and activities are conducted.

As part of the CAP suppliers will be asked to demonstrate adherence to the following specifications:

Service Integration advice
  • Service Integration Requirements

These specifications contain a set of generic requirements applicable to all systems seeking compliance to a business domain. Compliance with these specifications is mandatory and established through the CAP.

For 

For advice, access to the documentation, and support from the NHS Business Partners programme, please

contact 

contactbusinesspartners@nhs.netor visit

 

https://digital.nhs.uk/services/nhs-business-partners

Testing

Testing

services can be accessed via the NHS Digital Solutions Assurance Team.

Environments

EPS is a national service provided by NHS Digital as part of the Spine infrastructure. It therefore is supported on all of the Path to Live (PTL) environments.

Documentation

EPS FHIR API - Prescribing API

For Suppliers of new services or applications:

It is recommended to read GP software developer guide in conjunction with the API documentation.

EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 or older

For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:

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titleClick here to view previous EPS requirements documentation

Developer resources are available at

the

the Developer resources for the Electronic Prescription Service.

Dependencies

Excerpt

EPS FHIR API - Prescribing API

For Suppliers of new services or applications:

Creating a compliant implementation requires implementing the following dependent interface standards:

excerpt

EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 or older

For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:

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titleClick here to view historical dependencies

Creating a compliant implementation previously required implementing the following dependent interface standards:

*May be sourced indirectly by existing PDS interface provided by PIM Solution, either via API to PIM Solution, or as a shared application resource if delivered as part of the same Solution.


Roadmap

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