EPS Release 2 – Phase 3

Vision 3 Electronic Prescription Service – Release 2 (EPS R2) is a major release that builds on the core functionality of EPS 1 software that is already in use in Vision 3. EPS R2 allows prescribers to generate and transmit electronic prescriptions to a dispenser, such as a pharmacy of a patient’s choice, using their Vision 3 application. EPS R2 is an Health and Social Care Information Centre programme which delivers the following enhancements to prescribing in Vision 3:

  • Nomination of dispensers - Patients can nominate a dispenser to receive their electronic prescriptions automatically. See Nomination.
  • Use of advanced electronic signature on electronic prescriptions –This means that prescribers can apply an advanced electronic signature to the electronic prescription message, making the message the legal prescription. See Signing Prescriptions - Overview for Prescribers.
  • Bulk signing – You can apply an advanced electronic signature to multiple prescriptions for multiple patients in a single operation. This process encapsulates all existing procedures that occur in the paper based process. A new All Prescriptions View in Consultation Manager provides a multi-patient view of prescriptions, allowing bulk signing, prescription view and summaries of rejections. See Bulk Signing - Overview
  • Electronic repeat dispensing – You can use EPS to generate repeatable prescriptions electronically. Unlike conventional paper-based repeat dispensing, electronic repeat dispensing is possible from a single electronic prescription message. See Electronic Repeat Dispensing.
  • Electronic cancellation – You can cancel electronic prescriptions at any point up until they are downloaded at the dispensary contractor site. See Electronic Cancellation.
  • Addition of RHS items – Items which normally print on the right hand side of a prescription are now included in the electronic message, along with any clinical message from the prescriber to patient.

Video We also have some short video tutorials on nomination and prescribing. See EPS Video Tutorials.