Pharmacy Service

EPS Nomination Service

Nominate our pharmacy to receive NHS prescriptions electronically

Overview

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) lets your GP send prescriptions securely and directly to your nominated pharmacy. By nominating Gilbert & Johnson Pharmacy, you no longer need to collect paper prescriptions from the surgery before dispensing.

What is EPS Nomination?

EPS is an NHS digital prescribing system. Once nominated, prescriptions from your GP are sent directly to us electronically, improving convenience and reducing delays associated with paper handling.

Benefits of nominating us for EPS

No paper scripts needed

Prescriptions arrive electronically from your GP

Smoother dispensing workflow

Helps us prepare medicines promptly

Secure prescription transfer

Reduces lost or damaged paper prescriptions

Supports repeat and one-off items

Works across most NHS prescription types

How it works

How to set up EPS nomination

Setting up your EPS nomination is quick and easy.

  • Ask your GP surgery to nominate Gilbert & Johnson Pharmacy
  • Visit us in-store and we can help complete nomination
  • Use our online nomination option where available
  • Future eligible prescriptions are then sent directly to us
  • You can change nomination at any time

Who Can Nominate?

  • Anyone registered with a GP in England
  • Patients with one-off or repeat NHS prescriptions
  • Anyone wanting a more convenient prescription route
  • Patients newly registering with our pharmacy
  • You can change your nomination at any time

Service Cost

Free

EPS nomination is a free NHS service with no charge to set up or switch pharmacy.

Important Information

EPS nomination applies to future eligible prescriptions. Some items may still require specific handling outside routine EPS flow. Ask our team if you are unsure about a particular prescription type.

When to See Your GP

EPS changes how prescriptions are sent, not your clinical care pathway. Contact your GP for diagnosis changes, ongoing symptom concerns, or prescription review needs.

Why Nominate Gilbert & Johnson Pharmacy?

  • Local pharmacy team with EPS setup support
  • Integrated repeat prescription and dispensing workflow
  • Convenient collection and delivery options
  • Medication support from community pharmacists
  • Simple switch process from another nominated pharmacy
  • Reliable local access on Attercliffe Road

What is included

Free NHS digital prescription service
Repeat and one-off prescription support
No paper collection from surgery
Quick nomination setup support
Flexible nomination changes
Collection or delivery pathways

Electronic Prescription Service

Please fill the form below to nominate our pharmacy for your repeat prescriptions.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. EPS can be used for both repeat prescriptions and many one-off NHS prescriptions.

Need support from our pharmacy team?

For more information, or to book an appointment, contact us and we will guide you to the right service.

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