What is an eRD?
If you or someone you care for uses the same medicines regularly and is up to date with an annual review, you may be able to benefit from electronic repeat dispensing. Electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) is an integral part of EPS, which offers many extra benefits over paper repeat dispensing and repeat prescribing.
You simply collect your regular medication, from your usual pharmacy every 2 months without actually having to order it on a yearly basis.
When your pharmacy supplies your last electronic repeat prescription, they will inform you. You will then have to contact your GP practice to ask for another set of electronic repeat prescriptions. You may need to be seen for a review before another batch of electronic repeat dispensing prescription is authorised.
For more information contact your Pharmacy/Surgery Prescribing team.