Electronic prescriptions and choosing a nominated pharmacy
In England, most prescriptions are sent electronically from your GP to a pharmacy through the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). Choosing a nominated pharmacy means your prescriptions go straight there, ready to collect.
How to nominate or change your pharmacy
- In the NHS App: go to Prescriptions and choose Your nominated pharmacy.
- Ask your GP practice or any pharmacy to change it for you.
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time. You can choose a local community pharmacy or an online (distance-selling) pharmacy that posts medicines to you.
Picking the right pharmacy
- Opening hours that suit you — check evenings and weekends.
- Location: near home, work or your GP surgery.
- Services such as Pharmacy First, blood pressure checks or vaccinations.
- Delivery for housebound patients, which some pharmacies offer.
Use our pharmacy finder to compare pharmacies near you.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Each nation has its own system for sending prescriptions to pharmacies, and electronic prescribing is being introduced in Wales. Ask your GP practice or pharmacy how it works locally.