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Remote Prescribing
Remote Prescribing That Works – Safe, Scalable, Fully Managed
- Clinical support from expert clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Reduce GP prescribing workload, improve safety, and boost efficiency
- Delivered via secure NHS systems (EMIS, SystmOne), fully ARRS-compliant
- Trusted by GP practices, PCNs, and GP Federations across the UK
What is Remote Prescribing?
Remote prescribing is the process of prescribing medications through secure digital systems such as via EMIS, or SystmOne electronically without the need for face-to-face consultations. In the UK, this service is typically delivered by qualified professionals like clinical pharmacists or remote pharmacists, who are trained to manage structured medication reviews (SMRs), repeat prescriptions, and medicines optimisation remotely. As part of broader digital prescribing in primary care, remote prescribing supports safe, efficient patient care and is fully NHS-compliant. Whether through an online pharmacist UK service or integrated PCN support, this approach reduces GP workload while maintaining clinical governance and high standards of care.
How Our Remote Prescribing Service Works
Our remote prescribing service is designed to slot seamlessly into your existing setup whether you’re a single practice, a PCN, or a GP federation. Delivered by qualified remote pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the service is fully managed, NHS-aligned, and built to reduce your workload from day one. As trusted remote clinical providers, we ensure your practice receives safe, flexible, and expertly managed support.
We integrate directly with your systems EMIS, SystmOne, or other electronic prescribing systems and follow robust clinical governance protocols to ensure safe, effective care.
Here’s how the service works in practice:
- Expert Delivery Team: Our team of remote pharmacists handle prescribing, reauthorisations, and medicines-related admin remotely — all within your preferred systems.
- Seamless Integration: We plug into your workflow with minimal disruption, using EMIS or SystmOne and sharing protocols with your in-house team.
- Flexible Setup: Choose a model that suits your needs, fully remote, hybrid, or a tailored setup, depending on your practice size and priorities.
- Clear Communication: Daily handovers or monthly reports keep your team fully informed, ensuring transparency and continuity of care.
- ARRS-Compatible: The service is designed to align with ARRS pharmacy service funding, helping PCNs maximise workforce efficiency without additional overhead.
What We Cover – Clinical Activities
Our remote pharmacist and pharmacy technician teams provide a wide range of clinical services that go far beyond basic admin support. Every task is handled under clinical governance and tailored to meet the needs of your practice or PCN.
Here’s what our remote prescription support includes:
Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
We carry out comprehensive, structured medication reviews, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate, safe, and effective treatments, particularly for long-term conditions and polypharmacy.
Prescription Reauthorisation
Our team manages prescription reauthorisation efficiently, reducing delays and ensuring continuity of care, especially for patients on repeat or long-term medication.
Medicines Optimisation and Safety
We focus on medicines optimisation by reviewing ongoing treatment plans, identifying potential risks, and supporting deprescribing where appropriate. This includes detailed safety reviews for high-risk medication.
Repeat Prescribing System Oversight
We help streamline and oversee your repeat prescribing systems, identifying bottlenecks and applying safer, more efficient processes.
High-Risk Medication Management
Our remote team tracks and supports the safe prescribing and monitoring of high-risk drugs, ensuring patients are properly followed up and reviewed.
Antibiotic Stewardship
We promote appropriate antibiotic use, helping practices meet national antimicrobial guidelines and reduce resistance risk.
QoF and IIF Target Support
Our clinical pharmacists assist in meeting QoF, DES and IIF targets, supporting structured reviews, clinical documentation, and coding accuracy.
Digital Prescribing and Documentation
From clinical coding to EPS entries, we handle all aspects of digital prescribing and maintain clear, consistent patient records.
Benefits of Remote Prescribing for Practices and Patients
| For GP Practices | For Patients |
| Reduce GP Workload by 90%+ Delegate routine prescribing tasks, reauthorisations, and SMRs to qualified remote pharmacists, freeing up your GPs to focus on direct patient care. | Faster Access to Medications Digital prescribing means patients receive their treatments without unnecessary delays — even for repeat meds. |
| Improve Compliance with NHS Frameworks Stay aligned with CQC, NICE, ARRS and IIF requirements through structured, auditable prescribing processes. | Improved Safety and Continuity of Care Consistent medication reviews and follow-ups reduce the risk of errors and missed interactions. |
| Faster, Safer Delivery of Medication Management From repeat prescribing to medicines optimisation, our service improves workflow efficiency without compromising quality. | Remote Consultations When Needed Our clinical pharmacists can support patients through secure remote consultations, improving flexibility and accessibility. |
| Cost-Effective Alternative to In-House Expansion No recruitment, no training overhead — just a flexible, managed model that adapts to your practice’s needs. | Stronger Support for Long-Term Conditions Ongoing monitoring and medicines optimisation enhance outcomes for patients managing chronic conditions. |
NHS Compliance & Remote Prescribing Safety
At Core Prescribing Solutions, patient safety and regulatory compliance are at the heart of everything we do. Our remote prescribing service is delivered exclusively by qualified and regulated remote pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working within a clear clinical governance framework.
We align our service delivery with key NHS policies and standards, ensuring complete peace of mind for practices, PCNs, and federations.
Here’s how we maintain full compliance and safety:
- Regulated Prescribers Only:
All prescribing is carried out by fully qualified independent prescribers, including clinical and remote pharmacists, working within their scope of competence. - Aligned with National Standards:
Our service complies with all relevant NHS frameworks, including:- Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)
- Regulatory expectations
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines
- NHS England digital and workforce strategies
- Information Governance (IG) Toolkit Compliant:
We follow best-practice data security and confidentiality protocols, ensuring sensitive patient data is handled appropriately at every stage. - Auditable and Accountable:
Every aspect of our service is logged, reportable, and clinically overseen, with built-in audit trails to support regulatory inspections and internal reviews.
Are you looking for a fully managed clinical service?
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The team at Core Prescribing Solutions are great and I would highly recommend…
We use a mixture of prescribing and non-prescribing pharmacists from Core Prescribing Solutions across our 2 practice PCN. They consult remotely and do a whole range of different tasks including routine medication reviews, on the day triage, meds management. They are efficient and reliable. Set up was straight forward. The team are great would highly recommend.
M Harfield (PCN Manager)
Contact Core Prescribing Solutions
Phone: 01274 442076
Email: info@coreprescribingsolutions.co.uk
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