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Medical practitioner typing on a laptop computer
10/09/2024
Electronic Prescription Service goes live in Powys

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.

04/09/2024
DHCW shortlisted for two awards in the 'UK IT Industry Awards'

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

Nurse with a stethoscope around her neck working on a digital device
Nurse with a stethoscope around her neck working on a digital device
03/09/2024
New digital system will improve care for patients and save time for staff

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.

Two staff members standing outside the Gwydir GP Surgery
Two staff members standing outside the Gwydir GP Surgery
28/08/2024
More patients in north Wales are benefiting from the Electronic Prescription Service

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

Group photo of medical practitioners at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU)
Group photo of medical practitioners at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCU)
21/08/2024
Digital to revolutionise hospital prescribing 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.

Pharmacist showing two customers a bottle of medicine
Pharmacist showing two customers a bottle of medicine
13/08/2024
Electronic Prescription Service picks up pace in Wales

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. 

Group photo with Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Andrew Evans
Group photo with Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Andrew Evans
31/07/2024
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Andrew Evans sees Electronic Prescription Service in action

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. 

Profile picture of Steve Russell, Positive Solutions Chief Commercial Officer
Profile picture of Steve Russell, Positive Solutions Chief Commercial Officer
01/07/2024
Positive Solutions approved to roll out electronic prescribing software in Wales

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

Pharmacist standing at a Boots Pharmacy counter
Pharmacist standing at a Boots Pharmacy counter
28/06/2024
Electronic prescription technology approved for use in Boots 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. 

Hand taking a box of medicine from a medicine shelf
Hand taking a box of medicine from a medicine shelf
26/06/2024
Deadline nears for Electronic Prescription Service grants to transform Welsh pharmacy systems

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. 

10/06/2024
Healthcare technology provider EMIS tests its electronic prescription software for use in Wales

As pharmacies prepare for a new digital service that will completely change the way prescriptions are managed, EMIS is announced as the fifth IT system supplier to test its technology to support electronic prescriptions in Wales. 

23/05/2024
Healthcare IT supplier Clanwilliam tests its electronic prescriptions technology in Wales

Delivery of an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales is gathering pace, with healthcare IT supplier Clanwilliam testing its technology to support the programme.  

Group photo with Charlotte Smith, Wellington Road’s Lead Pharmacist, receiving a commemorative plaque
Group photo with Charlotte Smith, Wellington Road’s Lead Pharmacist, receiving a commemorative plaque
15/05/2024
Commemorative plaques mark first use of electronic prescription service in Wales

The first GP surgery and pharmacy to use electronic prescriptions in Wales have been honoured with the presentation of commemorative plaques. 

Invatech Health Logo
Invatech Health Logo
24/04/2024
Invatech given green light to roll out electronic prescribing across Wales

In a further exciting milestone for electronic prescribing in Wales, the pharmacy system supplier Invatech has been given the green light to roll out its technology across Wales.

Profile image of Steve Russel
Profile image of Steve Russel
25/03/2024
Positive Solutions tests Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales

Positive Solutions has become the latest pharmacy system supplier to develop and test technology to help deliver an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales.

Medical practitioner with a stethoscope around their neck typing on a laptop computer
Medical practitioner with a stethoscope around their neck typing on a laptop computer
22/03/2024
Digital improvements to prescribing at Cardiff and Vale UHB

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has reached a significant milestone in introducing a new clinical digital system for improving the prescribing and administering of medication across its sites.

Pharmacist selecting a medicine from a medicine shelf
Pharmacist selecting a medicine from a medicine shelf
18/03/2024
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) rolls out at second site in Wales

Patients in Conwy are the second community in Wales to use the exciting new electronic prescription service (EPS).

Pharmacist checking the details on a box of medicine
Pharmacist checking the details on a box of medicine
15/03/2024
Testing Wales Shared Medicines Record

Healthcare in Wales is on the brink of a revolution in medicines management. Development of a world-leading digital solution will share patients’ medicines records, making them available where and when they are needed across Wales.

Digital Health Rewired Logo
Digital Health Rewired Logo
12/03/2024
Keith Farrar to speak at Digital Health Rewired

Keith Farrar, Senior Responsible Officer for Wales’ Shared Medicines Record (SMR) programme, puts the spotlight on integrated medicines information and how it can improve patient outcomes, at the upcoming ReWired digital health summit.

Jenny Rose, Director of Stores for Wales, Merseyside and West Midlands at Boots
Jenny Rose, Director of Stores for Wales, Merseyside and West Midlands at Boots
08/01/2024
Boots becomes second pharmacy to test electronic prescription system in Wales

Boots has become the second pharmacy system supplier to develop and test the technology needed to support the delivery of an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in Wales.