The NHS business services authority has announced further guidance and information regarding eRD.

Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) was introduced in July 2009 as a non-compulsory method of dispensing prescriptions electronically. From April 2019, as stated in the GP contract, eRD became a contractual obligation for all patients where it is clinically appropriate and the patient consents.

Read more – NHSBSA (27/4/20)