Prescription Token

In ETP R2 - Phase 3 (Deployed Disabled), the prescription form is called a token. A token is printed on FP10 stationery, the only difference being a barcode which is placed down part of the right-hand side. The barcode represents a unique code to identify the prescription. It contains no personal information. It links the patient with a unique prescription within the prescription database and enables any pharmacy to retrieve their electronic prescription. Alongside the bar code is an alphanumeric code which is unique to that script.

This token (prescription) is printed at the same time as the message is sent. The GP should first sign the token before handing it to the patient.

Note - It is extremely important to print the prescription with a printer that has an adequate toner cartridge so that the bar code prints clearly. If not, scanning of the prescription token is impeded and thus the whole process jeopardised. Printing must be done on a laser printer with a print quality of at least 600 dpi (not 300 dpi).