Repeat Dispensing/electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD)

At least two thirds of all prescriptions generated in primary care are for patients needing repeat supplies of regular medicines, and since 2005 repeat dispensing has been an Essential Service within the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF).Under the repeat dispensing service pharmacy teams will:

dispense repeat dispensing prescriptions issued by a GP;
ensure that each repeat supply is required; and
seek to ascertain that there is no reason why the patient should be referred back to their GP.

Originally this service was mainly carried out using paper prescriptions, but as the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) has developed, the majority of repeat dispensing is now carried out via EPS release 2 and is termed electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD). eRD is much more efficient and convenient for all involved.

repeat-dispensing-guide

EPS. Briefing Notes 2018 eRD Joint event presentations

Participant Map Template

eRD Flow Chart v0.4

Electronic Repeat Dispensing

Repeat dispensing patient letter

Emis – Electronic Repeat Dispensing Guide

Sy1 – Electronic Repeat Dispensing Guide

eps-patient-information-sheet erd service spec

for further information; https://psnc.wpengine.com/services-commissioning/essential-services/repeat-dispensing/