Cegedim Rx
Leyland: Cegedim House, Marathon Place, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7QN
T: 0844 630 2002 F: 01772 331011 Helpdesk: 0844 630 2000
Chertsey: Cegedim House, Pound Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8EH
T: 0844 630 2001 F: 01932 736942 Helpdesk: 0844 630 2000
Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions in England
Please find below questions that are frequently asked about the electronic prescription service. They are not intended to provide a complete overview of EPS, only to address specific issues raised to date.
What is the electronic prescription service?
The electronic prescription service allows a patient’s prescription to be sent electronically from their GP to their pharmacy. It allows patients to nominate a preferred pharmacy to which their prescriptions will be sent automatically.
What are the benefits of the electronic prescription service to pharmacies and patients?
The benefits of the electronic prescription service include increased safety, more choice and convenience for patients, better information for dispensers, opportunities for improved stock control, increased dispensing speed and a reduced administrative burden for community pharmacies. For example, patients who nominate a pharmacy will not have to return to their GP surgery to collect a signed repeat prescription.