Roll out of release 2 of the electronic prescription service put on hold

摘要

No new primary care trusts will be able to authorise prescribers to use release 2 of the electronic prescription service, the Department of Health has said, blaming slow progress from system suppliers. However, the DoH has stressed that the Government is "committed to realising the benefits of EPS". A spokesman said:" [EPS] will play a key role within the NHS modernisation agenda, helping to give patients increased convenience and choice and supporting the delivery of administrative efficiencies for frontline GPs and pharmacists."