THE Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in the UK is "saving time and improving the patient experience" according to a study by auditors PwC.
Commissioned by NHS Digital, with the support of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) and NHS England, the study published this month aimed to assess the costs and benefits associated with the EPS Release 2 system compared with paper prescriptions.
Of those who responded to the survey, 65% were either positive or very positive about the system, and 16% were either negative or very negative.
Most pharmacists (61%) preferred the EPS over paper scripts, but 24% preferred paper, the Pharmaceutical Journal reported.
The conclusion says pharmacies should install more computer workstations, and at least one pharmacy team member should have the role of EPS champion, to help train colleagues.
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