The Medicines Manager feature in EMIS Web facilitates the management of prescriptions for patients who lack internet access. This functionality enables pharmacists to request repeat medication on behalf of the patient, thereby ensuring that all patients can benefit from electronic prescribing systems.
How Medicines Manager Works
Medicines Manager connects pharmacies using ProScript with GP organisations utilising EMIS Web, allowing for streamlined medication management. When a pharmacist receives a request for a repeat prescription through Medicines Manager, they can process it without the patient needing internet access, eliminating the need for frequent visits to the GP surgery.
Medicines Manager allows patients to obtain repeat prescriptions from their chosen pharmacy without needing a personal internet connection.
Benefits
- The ability to request and manage prescriptions without internet access increases accessibility for all patients.
- It reduces visits to the GP surgery, saving time for both the practice staff and patients.
- The feature offers convenience and enhances medication safety by maintaining a full audit trail and preventing lost prescriptions.
Implementation: For GP practices, activating Medicines Manager within EMIS Web requires an administrator with suitable rights to enable it. Pharmacists need to be aligned with the system to facilitate medication requests effectively.
