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Are You Ready for the
Electronic Prescription
Service (EPS) Launch
in Wales?
As Wales prepares for the What’s coming with EPS?
rollout of the Electronic In Wales, prescriptions are currently
Prescription Service (EPS), issued on paper. EPS changes this
it’s crucial that pharmacies by allowing prescribers to send
get ready. Over the coming prescriptions electronically to the
patient’s chosen pharmacy, making
months, we’ll share tips the process safer, faster, and more
to help you engage with convenient for everyone involved.
your patients, guide them Why do you need a
through the transition from
paper prescriptions, and Smartcard?
ensure they are nominated Smartcards are essential for
to your pharmacy. This accessing the EPS system, as they
allow pharmacies to communicate
article focuses on an securely with the NHS Spine. If
important step in the you already have a smartcard
process: applying for a from England, you won’t need a
smartcard. new one—your permissions can be
updated for Wales.
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