Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 11451
Prescriptions
Tabled: 28 October 2024
Answered: 4 November 2024
Question
Sarah Hall
Labour (Co-op) — Warrington South
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to standardise data systems for prescriptions between (a) health authority areas, (b) the NHS and (c) GP community services.
Answer
Karin SmythApproximately 95% of all primary care prescriptions are standardised using the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). The EPS allows prescribers to send prescriptions electronically to a dispenser, such as a pharmacy, nominated by the patient. This makes ...
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