DIGITAL prescribing is becoming more common across private healthcare, as clinics look to make it easier for patients to access medication.
That shift is starting to be seen in Solihull too. Traditional paper prescriptions can mean multiple trips to the pharmacy or delays if medication isn’t in stock, but digital systems are beginning to remove some of that friction.
A shift away from paper-based processes
In many cases, getting a prescription still means leaving the clinic with a piece of paper and heading to a pharmacy yourself. If the medication isn’t in stock, it can quickly turn into a bit of back and forth, with extra trips and added waiting time.
Digital prescribing removes a lot of that friction. Prescriptions are sent straight to a pharmacy, where the medication can be prepared and sent out, without patients needing to organise it themselves.
In Solihull, consultant ENT surgeon Peter Monksfield has recently introduced e-prescribing into his clinic at Spire Parkway Hospital. Mr Monksfield said the change has made a noticeable difference to how the clinic runs day to day:
“It’s made things much easier. We’re able to sort prescriptions there and then during the consultation, rather than relying on paperwork afterwards.
“For patients, it also takes away that uncertainty of what happens next, especially if they need treatment quickly. It’s a system that I think more clinics in the region should look to adopt, especially those that want to improve the patient experience”
More private clinics are following suit
E-prescribing platforms are being used by a growing number of clinicians across the UK.
One company, Healistic, reports that its number of active prescribers has increased by more than 180% over the past year, showing a growing demand for more efficient prescribing systems.
In many cases, prescriptions can now be issued in under a minute and sent directly to a pharmacy, with medication delivered to patients within 24 hours nationwide.
Local clinics move away from paper prescriptions
Across the West Midlands, more clinics are starting to move away from paper prescriptions and towards digital systems. It’s part of a wider shift in how care is delivered, with many clinicians looking for easier, quicker ways to handle prescriptions during appointments.
It’s a gradual change, but one that’s beginning to make a real difference. Instead of extra steps, patients can often get everything sorted there and then, making the whole process feel a lot easier and allowing them to get treatment much faster.
Article written by Healistic
