Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Overview of EPS2 Release 2

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS is a work in progress EPS1 was printing bar codes on prescriptions EPS 2 allows electronic transfer of scripts EPS 3, 4 ???? EPS in a nutshell

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS in a nutshell EPS 2 enables prescriptions to be sent electronically from the GP to the dispensary of the patient’s choice.

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Why is EPS needed? Over a billion prescription items were issued in 2012 About 70% of prescriptions are for repeat medication

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives During this meeting we will: Go through what effects EPS 2 will have Look at your current process Investigate how to run EPS and FP10 processes Discuss how to prepare for EPS2 The following diagram shows an example of the current process. What happens now?

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Patient Surgery staff Doctor Surgery staff Patient Pharmacy staff Pharmacist Payment agency Patient What happens now?

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS is a more efficient way! Patient Doctor Pharmacy Payment agency

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Where will EPS be used? GP practices (including dispensing practices) Community pharmacies Dispensing Appliance Contractors (DACs)

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Electronic Signatures Electronic repeat dispensing Electronic cancellation Nomination Release 2 overview Electronic submission of reimbursement endorsements

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Key benefits Greater convenience Increased freedom of choice Reduced waiting times in the pharmacy Potential reduction in workload. Easier to use repeat dispensing Greater efficiency and control. Greater efficiency Streamlined workflow Easier month end processing Patients Prescribers/ Prescription Clerks Dispensers

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Latest statistics (20th Nov 2014) 3,171 (39%) GP practices live 11,283 (96%) Pharmacies live 75 (67%) Dispensing Appliance Contractors live 52,899,248 Release 2 prescriptions sent 121,377,951 Items dispensed and claimed 11,911,902 Nominations set 36% average live site usage Current EPS2 Usage National

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives Electronic Prescription Service – Current Status Local project status Secretary of State Live practices – 27 Live Pharmacies – 70 EPS2 ready Pharmacies – 98% Current EPS2 Usage Local

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives How It Works

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives How It Works

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives How It Works

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives How It Works

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS2 Scope

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS 2 Preparation Patient Nominations Practice Nominations Pharmacy Nominations Nomination guidance

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS 2 Preparation Will the practice be proactively capturing nominations? How far in advance? Will the practice target specific patients? What will the practice do if a patient asks about EPS and nomination? What literature will the practice use to support patient communication?

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS 2 Preparation Smartcards Ensure key staff cards current Assign Correct Access Levels Using UIM positions Check certificates (Duplicates)

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS 2 Preparation Medications Split scripts What is DM&D (Dictionary of Medicines and Devices) Quantity and Pack Size Issues None DM&D Medications Pre or Post go live

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS 2 Process 8 Week minimum lead time Agree dates for go live Book dates for Area Team Approval Process Change Meeting Patient Notification Pharmacy Engagement Meeting EPS2 Training EPS2 Go live

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives EPS 2 Process Links gppractice/help

Supporting people in Dorset to lead healthier lives ary EPS 2 Useful Links