Electronic Prescription Service data
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows prescribers, such as GPs and practice nurses, to send prescriptions electronically to a dispenser (such as a pharmacy) of the patient’s choice in England.
Electronic Prescription Service
This eRD data CSV file is a selection of raw data taken from the ‘data table’ page of the dashboard to enable further analysis. Please note the ‘CCG Code’ and ‘CCG’ fields are now labelled as ‘Place Code’ and ‘Place’.
This pharmacy data CSV file is a selection of raw data taken from the ‘pharmacy and appliance contractors’ page of the dashboard to enable further analysis.
EPS prescriptions data
Data relating to prescription transactions is downloaded daily from NHS Spine and made available in machine-readable (.csv file) format for secondary use. The data relates to prescriptions created, dispensed and claimed and is described in this meta data file.
Data are supplied on a weekly basis. View previous weeks' data.
This information is also available in a Power BI report which includes daily and weekly profiles.
Further information
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is for prescribers and dispensers and is used in primary, secondary and community care.
Last edited: 15 May 2025 1:24 pm