NHS Service

Electronic Prescription Service

Your prescriptions sent straight to us. No paper needed.

Duration

Varies

Cost

Standard NHS prescription charges apply (or free if exempt)

Who is it for?

All NHS patients with a valid electronic prescription from their GP or other prescriber.

About this service

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows GPs, dentists, and other NHS prescribers to send your prescriptions directly to a pharmacy of your choice, electronically. This removes the need to collect a paper prescription from your surgery before visiting the pharmacy, making the process more convenient for patients and more efficient for the NHS. You can nominate our pharmacy as your preferred dispenser through your GP surgery, via our App, or by asking our team. Once nominated, your prescriptions will be sent directly to us, and we will contact you when they are ready for collection or delivery.

What to expect

Nominate our pharmacy as your preferred dispensing pharmacy through your GP practice or our App.

Your GP will send your prescription electronically to us, with no paper required.

We will dispense your medicines and notify you when they are ready for collection.

If you have signed up for our prescription delivery service, your medicines can be delivered to your home.

Available in Your Area

Patients registered with GP surgeries in Halton, Crossgates, Halton Moor, Colton, Whitkirk, Osmondthorpe, Killingbeck, Seacroft, and across east Leeds can nominate Halton Pharmacy as their preferred EPS pharmacy. Once nominated, your prescriptions are sent electronically from your Leeds GP directly to us, saving you time and unnecessary travel. Halton Pharmacy in Halton is one of the most accessible and patient-friendly NHS pharmacies in north and east Leeds, and hundreds of Leeds residents already benefit from our Electronic Prescription Service.

How We Can Help

The Electronic Prescription Service is designed to make managing your NHS prescriptions easier and more reliable. By nominating our pharmacy, you can reduce unnecessary trips to the GP surgery and ensure your medicines are ready when you need them. If you take regular medicines, you may also benefit from signing up for our repeat prescription service, which allows us to request your repeat prescriptions on your behalf at appropriate intervals. Please ensure your contact details are up to date so we can notify you promptly when your medicines are ready. If you have concerns about your prescription or medicines, our pharmacists are always available to help.

Making the Most of the Electronic Prescription Service

The Electronic Prescription Service is designed to make managing your NHS prescriptions easier and more reliable. By nominating our pharmacy, you can reduce unnecessary trips to the GP surgery and ensure your medicines are ready when you need them. If you take regular medicines, you may also benefit from signing up for our repeat prescription service, which allows us to request your repeat prescriptions on your behalf at appropriate intervals. Please ensure your contact details are up to date so we can notify you promptly when your medicines are ready. If you have concerns about your prescription or medicines, our pharmacists are always available to help.

Frequently asked questions

How do I nominate your pharmacy?

You can nominate us by speaking to our team, asking your GP surgery, or selecting us through the NHS App. Nomination is quick and straightforward.

Yes. EPS is optional, and paper prescriptions remain available if you prefer.

Standard NHS prescription charges apply unless you are exempt. Exemptions include those aged under 16 or over 60, under 19 and still in education, those with certain medical conditions, pregnancy or have a child under the age of 1, and those on qualifying benefits. A Prescription Prepayment Certificate may save money if you pay for multiple items or on multiple HRT medications.

Please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to process urgent prescriptions promptly.

Yes. You can change your nomination at any time by contacting your GP surgery or updating your preferences through the NHS App.

Mobile App

Manage this service from your
phone

Order prescriptions, book appointments and message our pharmacy team securely using our pharmacy app. Your health, managed conveniently and safely from wherever you are.

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Private consultations

Qualified Team

Experienced pharmacists

Ready to get started?

Just visit us in person or give us a call. No appointment
needed for this service.