Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) - Prescribing V4.0.0
- Martin Eland
ID | S36 |
Version | 4.0.0 |
Type | Standard |
Status | Published |
Effective Date | Jul 4, 2025 |
Contracting Vehicle(s) |
Introduction
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows prescribers (like those using GP Systems) to send Prescriptions electronically to a dispenser (such as a pharmacy) of the Patient's choice. This makes the prescribing and dispensing process more efficient and convenient for Patients and staff. Please access the EPS landing page on The Authority's website for further information.
Requirements
Applicable Suppliers | ID | Requirement | Level |
Suppliers of new services or applications (i.e. those which are NOT currently deployed into an operational environment with existing Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) compliance). | EPSP01 | Implement and maintain the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) FHIR API - Prescribing API inline with the latest specification version. | MUST |
Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment, and have existing Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) compliance. | EPSP02 | GPSoC CCN057 and EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.0, or a later version. | MUST |
EPSP03 | EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 (Document reference NPFIT-ETP-EDB-0025) Requirement 6.4.4 only | MUST | |
EPSP04 | EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 (Document reference NPFIT-ETP-EDB-0025) Requirement 5.2.1, 5.2.5, 5.2.7, 6.7.7, 6.7.8, 6.9.10 only | MUST | |
GP Suppliers | EPSP05 | All EPS Prescriptions to be signed using SHA-256. The Authority has made SHA-256 Signing API Packages available that Suppliers could optionally use as part of their implementation. See NIST - Hash Functions for further information. | MUST |
All Suppliers are encouraged to work towards compliance with the latest version as above.
Compliance, Assurance and Testing
EPS FHIR API - Prescribing API
For Suppliers of new services or applications, see the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) section on Onboarding Overview of the Digital Services for Integrated Care (DSIC) Interoperability Standards and Requirements.
EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 or older
For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:
Documentation
EPS FHIR API - Prescribing API
For Suppliers of new services or applications:
It is recommended to read GP software developer guide in conjunction with the API documentation.
EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 or older
For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:
Dependencies
EPS FHIR API - Prescribing API
For Suppliers of new services or applications:
Creating a compliant implementation requires implementing the following dependent interface standards:
Personal Demographics Service (PDS) - using PDS FHIR API
Authentication and Access - using NHS Care Identity Service 2 API
EPS Prescribing Systems Compliance Specification v6.11 or older
For Suppliers of services which ARE currently deployed into an operational environment:
Roadmap
Items on the Roadmap which impact or relate to this Standard