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Collaboration was at the heart of a key event for healthcare professionals working on a transformative and exciting digital programme for Wales.

Some patients who use medical devices and equipment given on prescription are now able to sign up for a convenient service, following successful testing by a number of appliance contractors in Wales.

A service which makes the prescribing process easier, safer and more efficient for patients and healthcare staff is marking its first year in Wales. 

Digital Health and Care Wales were proud to be finalists for two awards last night (November 13) at the prestigious annual UK IT Industry Awards.

The team behind a campaign to raise awareness among patients and healthcare staff about the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales has been commended in a prestigious national awards ceremony. 

The service was launched in Rhyl, in Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, last November and is being rolled out across Wales as quickly and safely as possible.

100,000th prescription item dispensed after being sent electronically from a GP practice to a pharmacy.

In a further boost to the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales, PharmacyX is announced as the latest healthcare technology supplier to help Digital Health and Care Wales deliver this exciting change. 

Patients in a Powys community are benefiting from easier and safer prescribing, thanks to a service that sends prescriptions electronically from their GP practice to their chosen pharmacy or dispenser.

We are delighted to announce that DHCW have been shortlisted for two Awards in the UK IT Industry Awards 2024.

Plans to deliver a new electronic prescribing system in all Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) hospitals have taken a big step forward today (Tuesday September 3, 2024) with the announcement that it has selected Nervecentre as its technology supplier.

Patients in three Conwy communities are benefiting from the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) as it picks up pace in north Wales.

Digital transformation is gathering pace in North Wales as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU) selects Better UK as its technology partner to introduce a ‘game-changing’ electronic prescribing system in its hospitals.

The delivery of an electronic prescription service (EPS) in Wales is picking up pace, with a fourth pharmacy system supplier gaining approval to roll out its software in its community pharmacies. 

The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Wales, Andrew Evans, visited a Caerphilly GP practice and pharmacy today to find out how the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is benefiting patients and healthcare staff. 

Positive Solutions is the third supplier to be given the go-ahead to use its Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) technology in Wales.

Roll out of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales, which is making a big difference to patients and healthcare staff, continues to gather pace. 

The next deadline for pharmacy system suppliers to apply for grants to help develop electronic prescription service (EPS) technology for use in Wales is fast approaching on July 4, 2024.