NHS updates EPS nomination standards

NHS England has updated its national standards for how EPS nominations are set and managed. The changes reinforce that nominations must always be the patient’s free choice, without pressure, inducements or automatic system intervention. The updated standards apply to pharmacy teams and IT system suppliers, who suppliers have been asked to remove non‑compliant functionality.

Community Pharmacy England has supported these changes to protect patient choice, privacy and confidence in EPS.

Read more at the CPE website.