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GP Connect (Patient Facing) Prescriptions - FHIR API

Overview

Use this API to manage a patient's prescriptions as held by their GP practice. You can:

  • request a new instance of a repeat prescription
  • view all of a patients medications, whether acute or repeat, past or present
  • cancel a repeat prescription request
  • check the status of a current prescription request
  • request a new instance of a repeat prescription to a one off nomination pharmacy

The end user must be a patient who is:

  • registered with the GP practice
  • registered with NHS login to P9 identity verification level

For example:

  • a patient can view their own medication, request a new instance of a repeat prescription and cancel that request

Documentation

GP Connect (Patient Facing) Prescriptions - FHIR API documentation

Endpoint

https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/api-catalogue/gp-connect-patient-facing-prescriptions-fhir

Contact

https://digital.nhs.uk/developer/help-and-support