electronic prescribing service Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the purpose of the NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)?
To send prescriptions electronically from GP surgeries to a nominated pharmacy, improving efficiency, accuracy, and data security.
What is the NHS Spine?
A secure national database that stores patient and service information, supports electronic services like EPS, and enables data sharing across the NHS.
What are NHS smartcards used for?
To securely access the NHS Spine and EPS; each staff member must use their own card and PIN, which are role and site-specific.
What are the access rules for NHS smartcards?
Cards must not be shared, should be kept secure, and access is limited based on user roles and location codes (ODS codes).
What is EPS Release 2 (EPSR2)?
A fully electronic prescription system with digital signing, transmission to nominated pharmacy, and electronic claiming via the NHSBSA.
What is EPS Phase 4 (EPS4)?
Allows prescriptions to be sent electronically without a nomination, using a prescription token (barcode) that the patient can take to any pharmacy.
What is the EPS Prescription Tracker used for?
To check the status of an EPS prescription, including where it is in the process and whether it has been dispensed or claimed.
What are some benefits of the EPS?
Reduced paperwork, improved data accuracy, lower risk of lost prescriptions, better tracking, and more efficient claiming.
What are some problems with EPS?
Technical issues, delays in updates, prescription syncing errors, and potential confusion when tokens are lost or not presented.
How can a patient access their EPS prescription if they don’t have a nominated pharmacy?
They can receive an EPS4 token or have the prescription barcode sent to them to present at any pharmacy.
