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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.
Applicable Suppliers | Requirement | Level |
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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) FHIR API - Prescribing API inline with the latest specification version. | MUST |
Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment, and have existing Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) compliance. | GPSoC CCN057 and EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.0, or a later version. | MUST |
EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 (Document reference NPFIT-ETP-EDB-0025) Requirement 6.4.4 only | 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 only | MUST |
All suppliers are encouraged to work towards compliance with the latest version as above.
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.
For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:
For Suppliers of new services or applications:
It is recommended to read GP software developer guide in conjunction with the API documentation.
For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:
Developer resources are available at the Developer resources for the Electronic Prescription Service. |
EPS FHIR API - Prescribing APIFor Suppliers of new services or applications: Creating a compliant implementation requires implementing the following dependent interface standards:
EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 or olderFor Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:
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