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
Cegedim Rx EPS Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Cegedim Rx supply EPS compliant systems?
- What do I need to do?
- How do I get my N3 connection?
- What about the smart cards?
Does Cegedim Rx supply EPS compliant systems?
Nexphase and Pharmacy Manager both include the functionality for EPS Release 1 and have been successfully deployed to the vast majority of Cegedim Rx customers. There are almost 3000 Cegedim Rx customers now benefitting from EPS Release 1. Release 2 is currently being tested in Pharmacy Manager at an initial implementer site in Leeds, and Nexphase is also about to move into this stage. Full roll-out is expected to begin in Q1 2010.
What do I need to do?
There are three requirements to operate EPS:
- Order an accredited pharmacy system. Cegedim Rx has two systems to choose from, Pharmacy Manager and Nexphase, and is leading the way with EPS development. Pharmacy Manager and Nexphase are EPS R1 accredited and both are in the late stages of gaining EPS R2 accreditation. See the Connecting for Health website for an update on the status of all suppliers.
- Cegedim Rx will install an appropriate connection to N3 (the secure NHS network “the spine”).
- Register with the local PCT for smart cards.
How do I get my N3 connection?
Cegedim Rx offers an N3 connection package to its customers. Please contact the sales team on 0844 630 2002, option, 1 for further information.
What about the smart cards?
The registration process and provision of smart cards must be completed directly with your local PCT. Cegedim Rx provides smart card readers and bar code scanners as part of an EPS ready hardware package that meets NHS Connecting for Health specifications.