All EPS tokens must be submitted to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) unless:
- the patient is age exempt
- the prescription contains free-of-charge (FOC) items only
- the prescription has been confirmed as exempt by the RTEC system
Tokens are submitted for exemption checking purposes and for a record of the paid declaration made by patients.
Patients can sign either the prescribing or dispensing token. Only the signed one must be submitted.
Tokens must be kept separate from FP10 prescriptions when sending your end of month submission as they're not processed.
Pharmacy First Service (PFS)
PFS tokens must be clearly separated within the batch and marked ‘PF CP’.
Schedule 2 and 3 CDs
| Exemptions | Prescription contains a Schedule 2 or 3 CD | Prescription does not contain a Schedule 2 or 3 CD |
|---|---|---|
|
Age exempt:
Only contraceptives prescribed |
Send 'signed Schedule 2 or 3 CD collected' token to NHSBSA | Do not send token to NHSBSA |
| All other exemptions and prescription charge paid including a mixture of contraceptives and non-contraceptives prescribed | Send 'signed Schedule 2 or 3 CD collected'/'signed exemption or charge paid' token to NHSBSA | Send 'signed exemption or charge paid' signed token to NHSBSA |