1. EPS Release 2 Rebecca Pierce

2. Advanced Electronic Signatures Electronic repeat dispensing Electronic cancellation Nomination Release 2 Overview Electronic submission of reimbursement endorsements Prescription/D ispensing Tokens

3. What is nomination? Nomination is the record on the spine of the patient’s choice of Appliance Contractor, Community Pharmacy and Dispensing Doctor (if applicable). Nomination is not the same as the preferred pharmacy printed on a script and should be explained to the patient by the pharmacy. Patient nomination is not mandatory and is more suitable for some patients than others, however nominations recorded on the spine are shared to GP systems

4. Electronic Prescribing Key Changes Pharmacies should explain nomination and patients will change their mind. GP practices may not issue a prescribing token so the pharmacy will need to have dispensing tokens available. Future dated scripts are only available at the pharmacy on the date of issue. Patients suitable for nomination are those with a current paper scripts that prints with a bar code. Practices are told to avoid sending split scripts - all drugs need to be compatible as repeats not issued are part of the message. Dispensers will no longer need to retain paper repeat dispensing scripts

5. Prescription and dispensing tokens Paper copies of electronic prescriptions are called tokens Tokens will always need to be made available, if required, by the GP practice or the pharmacy There are two types of token, known as prescription tokens and dispensing tokens

6. standard text will be printed in the signature box to prevent the prescriber from hand signing it Prescription tokens barcode

7. Dispensing tokens barcode standard text will be printed in the signature box to prevent it from being hand signed

8. Sheffield Live Sites Mosborough Health Centre01/09/2012 Gleadless Medical Centre 08/01/2013 Jaunty Springs29/01/2013 Broad Lane Medical Centre19/02/2013 Woodhouse Medical Centre12/03/2013 Page Hall Medical Centre 10/06/2013 Birley Health Centre10/09/2013 Stonecroft Medical Centre 24/09/2013 The Mathews Practice25/09/2013 EcclesfieldGroup Practice 5/11/2013 Richmond Medical Centre 18/11/2013 Hackenthorpe11/11/2013 Tinsley Surgery18/11/2013 The Crookes Practice 19/11/2013 Nethergreen Surgery27/01/2014 Woodseats Medical Centre28/01/2014

9. Planned Sites - Sheffield Nethergreen Surgery27/01/2014 Woodseats Medical Centre28/01/2014 Manor Top03/02/2014 Dovercourt Surgery04/02/2014 Darnall (Mehrotra)05/02/2014 The Hollies10/02/2014 The Sloan Practice11/02/2014 Upperthorpe 18/02/2014 Upwell Street05/03/2014 Pitsmoor18/03/2014 Park Health24/03/2014 Oughtibridge25/03/2014 Grenoside31/03/2014

10. Local Benefits of EPS Reception and GPs have spent less time dealing with urgent scripts the time spent on reprinting and interrupting a GP to get an urgent script signed is reduced. http://epstracker.cfh.nhs.uk/check.php An EPS script does not get lost and reception do not have to file prior to collection. Using EPS has increased the number of patients using repeat dispensing. GPs view EPS as providing a slicker process for telephone triage. The post it notes and queries attached to scripts prior to signing are now saved to the system. Pharmacies don’t have to wait until lunchtime and get more time to obtain the drugs http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/gppractice/getstarted/index_ htmlhttp://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/gppractice/getstarted/index_ html

11. Work to do for the Pharmacy Talk to practices – Talk to us LPC Website has all the details Find your sponsor Ensure smartcards have the correct roles – consider nomination setting Capture Patient Nominations Scan barcoded paper scripts Order your tokens - check stock regularly Patient Communication - Leaflets/Posters/Window Stickers Review available factsheets: www.hscic.gov.uk/systemsandservices/eps/dispensing/help www.hscic.gov.uk/systemsandservices/eps/dispensing/help Schedule and agree system training

12. Any Questions? Rebecca.Pierce@nhs.net