EPS and E-RD
E-RD Information
Community Pharmacy Support Guidance v2.1 October 2018
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Electronic Prescriptions – notes to pharmacy v1.2
Useful eRD Resources for Community Pharmacies:
Document from Wessex which you may find useful https://wessexahsn.org.uk/projects/120/electronic-repeat-dispensing
PSNC also have information https://psnc.org.uk/services-commissioning/essential-services/repeat-dispensing/
GP and pharmacy guide Fylde and Wyre CCG Electronic Repeat Dispensing Guideline
You may also be interested in the following information which is aimed at GP practices but may be useful for reference:
Training pack for GP practices
How to set up repeat dispensing in EMIS web
How to set up repeat dispensing in SystemOne
Working with EPS once live
To order tokens please use the following Instructions for Pharmacies_GPs – Ordering Forms_150622
Please find below links to websites for useful information when working with EPS2
- Suggested process http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/library/0612.pdf
- Cancellation http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/library/0312.pdf
- Exemptions/Endorsements and claiming http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/library/0712.pdf
- Guidance for Endorsements http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/PrescriptionServices/1972.aspx
- Repeat dispensing http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/library/repdispensing/index_html and http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/electronic-repeat-dispensing-guidance.pdf%3Chttp://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/electronic-repeat-dispensing-guidance.pdf
- Using the Prescription Tracker http://nhscfheps.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/r/8B29D558CD7528322540EF23F30FEDED
- Finding a lost prescription http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/dispensing/findprescript.pdf
- Working with GP practices http://psnc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Checklist_for_GP-Pharmacy_Engagement.pdf
- Split script flyer split scripts flyer
- Live service reports http://servicestatus.nhs.uk/
- IT System Troubleshooting guide http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/library/disptsguide.pdf
- FAQs http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/library/faqs/index_html
Access to Electronic Prescriptions and other functions (such as patient nominations) under EPS R2 can only be effected with an RA01 Smartcard
All members of the pharmacy team who will download EPS R2 prescriptions as part of their role MUST have their own RA01 Smartcard – it is PROHIBITED under the terms of issue to use another person’s Smartcard or allow such use of your own Smartcard in order to access EPS R2 prescriptions or any other process.
PSNC have published lots of helpful information on Smartcards here
To access SCR you will need to get your smart card updated, more information is available on PSNC here. Please be aware that the SCR access can be added remotely. Please contact the service desk (details below) for advice on how to proceed with the update.
Smartcards
Smartcard Authority for our area is NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU
West Midlands
Contact details
mlcsu.servicedesk@nhs.net
0121 411 0411
EPSR2 Smartcard Guidance for Contractors Sept 2014
The Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit have produced new guidance for the ordering and/or management of Smartcards:
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For further support on EPS, please see the PSNC and HSCIC websites; HSCIC have regular contractor newsletters which you can sign up for by clicking HERE.