# Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) **URL:** https://developer.community.nhs.uk/c/eps-fhir/13.md [Latest](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) category](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-electronic-prescription-service-eps-category/465)
**Author:** [@akunna.ndubuisi1](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/akunna.ndubuisi1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2023 10:19 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/about-the-electronic-prescription-service-eps-category/465 "2023-09-05T10:19:09Z")
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) enables prescriptions to be sent electronically from prescribers to a patient’s chosen pharmacy, making the prescribing and dispensing process more efficient, secure, and conveni… --- ## [Integration / Approved Supplier query](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/integration-approved-supplier-query/15108)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Morgan](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Tim_Morgan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2026 13:28 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/integration-approved-supplier-query/15108 "2026-10-26T13:28:57Z")
We have many clients wanting to integrate with the EPS FHIR Prescribing API. We have sent an enquiry to epsonboarding@nhs.net a week ago, but have not had a response or acknowledgement of receipt. Please could someone … --- ## [Eps fhir resourceType CommunicationRequest further documentation request](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-fhir-resourcetype-communicationrequest-further-documentation-request/15134)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Moir](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Ryan_Moir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 15:04 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-fhir-resourcetype-communicationrequest-further-documentation-request/15134 "2026-10-15T15:04:54Z")
Hello we are integrating with eps fhir download prescription and i would like more information about the resource type CommunicationRequest. There is a payload section which has a array with a content string and a conte… --- ## [Pertinent Additional Instructions payload example difficulty to find](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/pertinent-additional-instructions-payload-example-difficulty-to-find/14861)
**Author:** [@Riccoles](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Riccoles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 14:40 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/pertinent-additional-instructions-payload-example-difficulty-to-find/14861 "2026-10-15T14:40:57Z")
Hi there, We are struggling to find the documented PertinentAdditionalInstructions data in a FHIR release prescription response using the https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/api-catalogue/eps-fhir-dispensing-api#post-/FHIR… --- ## [New category for Digital Signature Service](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/new-category-for-digital-signature-service/12126)
**Author:** [@tony.heap](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/tony.heap)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2026 14:30 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/new-category-for-digital-signature-service/12126 "2026-10-15T14:30:54Z")
Just to let everybody know we’ve created a separate category for questions and announcements related specifically to the Digital Signature Service (DSS). You can access it at Digital Signature Service - NHS England Deve… --- ## [Resouce type List missing from docs - download prescription](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/resouce-type-list-missing-from-docs-download-prescription/15126)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Moir](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Ryan_Moir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 14:18 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/resouce-type-list-missing-from-docs-download-prescription/15126 "2026-09-21T14:18:16Z")
Hello we are integrating with eps fhir download prescription and have found that there is a resouce type of list but that is not present in the docs. Example Where it is in relation to the full json It looks lik… --- ## [Shema missing from download prescription errored responses](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/shema-missing-from-download-prescription-errored-responses/15147)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Moir](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Ryan_Moir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 14:15 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/shema-missing-from-download-prescription-errored-responses/15147 "2026-09-21T14:15:08Z")
Hello we are looking at errored repones handling for download prescription and the documentation is missing schema information please could it be added. We can infer from the example jsons and from getting responses bac… --- ## [Verifying signature when downloading prescription guide](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/verifying-signature-when-downloading-prescription-guide/14739)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Moir](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Ryan_Moir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 14:28 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/verifying-signature-when-downloading-prescription-guide/14739 "2026-08-24T14:28:37Z")
Hello we are looking at downloading prescriptions using https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/api-catalogue/eps-fhir-dispensing-api#post-/FHIR/R4/Task/$release. As part of downloading prescription we get a signature is there… --- ## [Guidance on EPS workflows compliance for private systems matching NHS data standards](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/guidance-on-eps-workflows-compliance-for-private-systems-matching-nhs-data-standards/14094)
**Author:** [@smartrx\_pharmacy](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/smartrx_pharmacy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 12:14 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/guidance-on-eps-workflows-compliance-for-private-systems-matching-nhs-data-standards/14094 "2026-08-05T12:14:58Z")
Hello Community, We are working on aligning our private e-prescribing platform (SmartRx) with the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 and ensuring full alignment with NHS data handling standards. I would like to clarify a… --- ## [Digital Medicines Pharmacy Emergency Supply For Pharmacy First Urgent Medicine Supply](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/digital-medicines-pharmacy-emergency-supply-for-pharmacy-first-urgent-medicine-supply/10794)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Flitcroft](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Jon_Flitcroft)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 09:22 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/digital-medicines-pharmacy-emergency-supply-for-pharmacy-first-urgent-medicine-supply/10794 "2026-02-24T09:22:31Z")
Good Afternoon, We have asked to gain assurance for the below as part of our onboarding, what is the onboarding process for this as it is not shown on the Digital Onboarding Platform. Does it mean this or somethi… --- ## [EPS Download Prescription By ID for Wales](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-download-prescription-by-id-for-wales/9572)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Ceglei](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Alexei_Ceglei)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 14:01 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-download-prescription-by-id-for-wales/9572 "2026-01-22T14:01:08Z")
Hi! There is an interesting exception when one of our collegues is trying to download a prescription by id. The flow steps are: Donwload Prescription By ID 1 - 200 OK Download Prescription By ID 2 - 400 Error with th… --- ## [EPS Create endpoint errors & behaviour changing](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-create-endpoint-errors-behaviour-changing/5385)
**Author:** [@mustafa.nawaz](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/mustafa.nawaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2025 13:18 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-create-endpoint-errors-behaviour-changing/5385 "2025-12-23T13:18:00Z")
Are there any changes being made to the create endpoint? We’ve been getting error to a telecom field on agent but today the error has changed to ‘hl7EventID has invalid format’. This error also present when sending NHS’… --- ## [EPS - Return a downloaded prescription - Dispensing](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-return-a-downloaded-prescription-dispensing/7712)
**Author:** [@Alexei\_Ceglei](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Alexei_Ceglei)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2025 13:11 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-return-a-downloaded-prescription-dispensing/7712 "2025-10-01T13:11:57Z")
Hello. I continue working on Dispensing part. So after successfull download of nominated prescriptions + download prescription by id, I try to return downloaded prescription. After resolving a few exception by 4XX resp… --- ## [How to get next prescription in eRD chain?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-to-get-next-prescription-in-erd-chain/6342)
**Author:** [@paul.talbot](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/paul.talbot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2025 10:12 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/how-to-get-next-prescription-in-erd-chain/6342 "2025-07-07T10:12:04Z")
Hi, We’re currently in INT we’re struggling on how to retrieve the next prescription in an eRD chain. We are using the testdatacloud site to generate our prescriptions. We have downloaded, dispensed and claimed the fir… --- ## [Message from the general chat about EPS and access to medication list](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/message-from-the-general-chat-about-eps-and-access-to-medication-list/6162)
**Author:** [@jenna.hartley-smith](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/jenna.hartley-smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2025 09:12 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/message-from-the-general-chat-about-eps-and-access-to-medication-list/6162 "2025-06-13T09:12:18Z")
Syed\_Daniyal\_Shah #General Electronic Prescription Service - FHIR API Download prescriptions - Dispensing in this how to get The professional submitting the release request. --- ## [Error 500 Internal Server Error when adding Patient details to EPS Encode request](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/error-500-internal-server-error-when-adding-patient-details-to-eps-encode-request/5367)
**Author:** [@Isaac\_Ward](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/Isaac_Ward)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2025 12:55 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/error-500-internal-server-error-when-adding-patient-details-to-eps-encode-request/5367 "2025-04-07T12:55:50Z")
Hi, I’ve been working on the request message for the EPS Encode API. (/FHIR/R4/$prepare) I began with the template message found at API Catalogue: EPS After changing the example EPS data for the Patient bundle, the API… --- ## [Seeking for guidance on opening hours while nominating pharmacy](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/seeking-for-guidance-on-opening-hours-while-nominating-pharmacy/3997)
**Author:** [@mkumar](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/mkumar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2025 06:52 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/seeking-for-guidance-on-opening-hours-while-nominating-pharmacy/3997 "2025-01-15T06:52:58Z")
We are TIF Framework partner of NHS, we are currently working with Nominated Pharmacy functionality, where Pharmacies can be searched by post code and opening hours to find one suitable for the patient, however, right no… --- ## [Clarification on Rate Limit](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/clarification-on-rate-limit/3217)
**Author:** [@paul.barton](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/paul.barton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2024 14:23 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/clarification-on-rate-limit/3217 "2024-11-13T14:23:52Z")
Can anyone clarify if the global rate limit default of 5 transactions per second per application is a key-level rate limit for all the API endpoints or a key-level per endpoint rate limit? --- ## [Encountering problem in EPS Prepare API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/encountering-problem-in-eps-prepare-api/3179)
**Author:** [@supplier](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/supplier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2024 10:30 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/encountering-problem-in-eps-prepare-api/3179 "2024-11-12T10:30:42Z")
Hello Team, we are facing issue in “https://int.api.service.nhs.uk/electronic-prescriptions/FHIR/R4/$prepare” API x-request-id = “4cb18183-c7af-479a-98dd-7873aacdf378” having this response { “resourceType”: “Operati… --- ## [Error-Encountered in Prescription Update API - 400 R-0008](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/error-encountered-in-prescription-update-api-400-r-0008/2951)
**Author:** [@supplier](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/supplier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2024 13:29 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/error-encountered-in-prescription-update-api-400-r-0008/2951 "2024-10-31T13:29:24Z")
Dear NHS Team, We are currently encountering an issue while running the Prescription Update API" \`\`\` https://int.api.service.nhs.uk/electronic-prescriptions/FHIR/R4/$process-message#prescription-order-update \*\*Error … --- ## [EPS prescription signing software](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-prescription-signing-software/2276)
**Author:** [@mustafa.nawaz](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/mustafa.nawaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 14:12 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-prescription-signing-software/2276 "2024-10-04T14:12:38Z")
Is a dev version of Credential Management (for signing EPS prescriptions) and the related signing library available for download? --- ## [Organisation ods code in the EPS bundle](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/organisation-ods-code-in-the-eps-bundle/2273)
**Author:** [@mustafa.nawaz](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/mustafa.nawaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2024 14:54 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/organisation-ods-code-in-the-eps-bundle/2273 "2024-09-19T14:54:03Z")
Hi all, just wondering about the ODS codes in the FHIR bundles. Some organisations are part of a larger group which may have their own ODS code. In this case which ODS code should we use within the organisation bundle. I… --- ## [DM+D AMP/VMP filtering when prescribing](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/dm-d-amp-vmp-filtering-when-prescribing/1826)
**Author:** [@mustafa.nawaz](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/mustafa.nawaz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2024 10:00 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/dm-d-amp-vmp-filtering-when-prescribing/1826 "2024-09-04T10:00:18Z")
Question on the f\_lookup\_VirProdPresStatInfoType table from the DM+D which provides the following categories for a VMP item: 0001|Valid as a prescribable product 0002|Invalid to prescribe in NHS primary care 0003|Not p… --- ## [Leveraging ICP Blockchain Technology for Secure, Interoperable and Decentralised Electronic Health Records (EHR) System in NHS England](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/leveraging-icp-blockchain-technology-for-secure-interoperable-and-decentralised-electronic-health-records-ehr-system-in-nhs-england/1538)
**Author:** [@palwitchris25](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/palwitchris25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2024 10:50 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/leveraging-icp-blockchain-technology-for-secure-interoperable-and-decentralised-electronic-health-records-ehr-system-in-nhs-england/1538 "2024-08-09T10:50:51Z")
Hi community, I’m an MSc Software Engineering student at the University of Bolton, working on a project titled “Leveraging DFINITY ICP Blockchain Technology for Secure, Interoperable and Decentralized Electronic Health … --- ## [Seeking for assistance on Dm+D API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/seeking-for-assistance-on-dm-d-api/1398)
**Author:** [@mkumar](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/mkumar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2024 12:17 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/seeking-for-assistance-on-dm-d-api/1398 "2024-08-08T12:17:26Z")
We are TIF Framework partner of NHS, we are currently working with dm+d API, provided by the ontology server and have successfully integrated the functionality to search for medicines. However, We are encountering diffic… --- ## [Create a new prescription API Error Encounter](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/create-a-new-prescription-api-error-encounter/919)
**Author:** [@supplier](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/supplier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2024 16:11 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/create-a-new-prescription-api-error-encounter/919 "2024-05-16T16:11:29Z")
I wanted to reach out regarding an issue we’ve encountered while attempting to run the “Create a new prescription ($process-message#prescription-order)” API. I’ve prepared a detailed document outlining the steps we follo… --- ## [Request for Responsible Party Details in E-PS](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/request-for-responsible-party-details-in-e-ps/779)
**Author:** [@supplier](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/supplier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2024 09:05 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/request-for-responsible-party-details-in-e-ps/779 "2024-03-12T09:05:26Z")
Dear E-PS Team, We require details of the responsible party in our E-PS. Can you please provide the necessary information or guide us on where to find it within the platform? Additionally, if there are any relevant docu… --- ## [Is the OAS document for the EPS API correct?](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/is-the-oas-document-for-the-eps-api-correct/790)
**Author:** [@andy.marshall](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/andy.marshall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2024 19:31 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/is-the-oas-document-for-the-eps-api-correct/790 "2024-03-09T19:31:40Z")
I’m trying to use codegen to generate C# classes to interact with the EPS API. I’ve tried both Swagger Codegen and NSwag, and neither tool produces the correct output. The schema doesn’t seem to match the example given. … --- ## [EPS Signing Sevice (Documentation vs MHS INT)](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-signing-sevice-documentation-vs-mhs-int/529)
**Author:** [@kusnadi.kusnadi](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/kusnadi.kusnadi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [5 January 2024 09:27 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/eps-signing-sevice-documentation-vs-mhs-int/529 "2024-01-05T09:27:31Z")
Hi, Need help. I was trying to use Signing Service API in NHS INT environment. I believe there may be a discrepancy between the documentation for signaturerequest and signatureresponse with the actual call in NHS INT. … --- ## [Future of EPS Tracker API](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/future-of-eps-tracker-api/562)
**Author:** [@docdave911](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/u/docdave911)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2023 16:20 UTC](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/t/future-of-eps-tracker-api/562 "2023-11-24T16:20:54Z")
Hi group - we are developing a product that assists community pharmacies by tracking bags ready for collection. Our process is to use the GUID on a prescription to query the EPS Tracker API, and with the returned NHS num… [Next page](https://developer.community.nhs.uk/c/eps-fhir/13.md?page=1)