To access the NHS England Electronic Prescription Tracker, follow these steps to ensure seamless tracking of your patient's prescriptions:
Step-by-Step Guide to Access the Prescription Tracker
- Log In: Begin by logging into EMIS Web using your smartcard. This ensures you have the necessary permissions to access prescription services.
- Navigate to Medication: Once logged in, go to the Medication section from the Care Record menu. This is your starting point for managing prescriptions.
- Select Prescription: Choose the prescription you need to track. If you already have a patient's record open, you'll find their prescriptions listed here.
- Open Tracker: Locate the unique identifier (UUID) for the prescription. You can find this number in the EPS Identifier field. With this identifier, access the tracker to view the prescription's current status and location.
By using the electronic prescription tracker, prescribers and practice administrators can efficiently trace prescriptions from issuance to collection, reducing administrative burdens and enhancing patient care.
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) streamlines prescription management, minimising paper use and increasing accuracy by ensuring prescriptions are electronically signed and directly sent to patients' nominated pharmacies.
Benefits of Accessing the Prescription Tracker
- Improved Efficiency: The tracker allows for instant access to a prescription’s journey, from clinic to pharmacy, saving time and reducing the need for follow-up communications.
- Enhanced Security: As prescriptions are sent securely through NHS systems, this reduces the risk of prescriptions being lost or tampered with.
- Audit and Control: With tracking, practices can monitor prescription fulfilment and ensure medication adherence without manual checks.
The prescription tracker is an integral part of the electronic prescription management process, promoting transparency and operational efficiency across healthcare practices.
