Rollout of Welsh electronic prescription service could begin this summer

The rollout of an electronic prescription service (EPS) in Wales could begin this summer,  health and social services minister Eluned Morgan has said.

The first electronic prescriptions are expected in "summer or early autumn 2023", Ms Morgan said (Natasha Hirst)

GPs in Wales currently produce prescriptions digitally but have to print and sign hard copies to be fulfilled at the pharmacy.

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