Almost one billion prescription items were dispensed electronically in the last 12 months, with less than 1 in 20 still paper-based.
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is now the default method for prescribing and dispensing presc…
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Almost one billion prescription items were dispensed electronically in the last 12 months, with less than 1 in 20 still paper-based.
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is now the default method for prescribing and dispensing presc…
This guidance refers to the use of video calls and scans to verify a persons’ identity.
The Control of Patient Information (COPI notice), on which this emergency guidance was based, ended on 30 September 2022. The guidance date was extended whilst the…
NHS England and NHS Digital have today legally merged in the first step towards creating a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all.
The move brings the NHS’ national data and technology expe…
Coronavirus, chickenpox and scarlet fever were among the most commonly viewed conditions on the NHS website in 2022.
A 2022 Top Ten list compiled by NHS Digital shows the most popular pages related to Coronavirus, with 16.3 million visits to advice o…
Over 300 users have already signed up to the new developer community; an online space for those wanting to integrate with the NHS Digital API platform. It also provides quick and easy access to commonly asked questions for those involved in healthcare …
In February 2023, NHS Digital will merge with NHS England. NHS England will assume responsibility for all activities previously undertaken by NHS Digital.
NHS Digital’s systems and services will continue to operate as normal and contracts will a…