The impact of COVID-19 on electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) in general practice

Figures & data

Fig. 1 A Summary of the benefits of online prescription ordering in general practice, B the role of the eRD champion in a general practice setting (adapted from Wessex AHSN [7])

Table 1 Internal stakeholder analysis in general practice (adapted from source: Wessex AHSN [7])

Fig. 2 A Authority and autonomy of roles in general practice to implement eRD is linked to those HCPs with the right to prescribe independently (adapted from Jabri [13]). B eRD Stakeholder mapping according to the Interest vs. Power Matrix in General Practice (adapted from Eden and Ackermann, 1998)

Fig. 3 Pie chart showing the job roles of the participants

Table 2 Participant awareness of uptake of eRD

Fig. 4 A Histogram showing in those participants where NHS learning resources had been used and the use case of the resources. B Histogram showing % of which general practices were taking prescription requests over the prior to COVID-19 and post COVID-19 lockdown measures in March 2020

Fig. 5 Histogram showing which HCP was nominated as eRD service lead

Wessex AHSN. Electronic repeat dispensing handbook. 2020 https://wessexahsn.org.uk/img/projects/ElectronicDispensingHandbook_Digital_WEB_S-1589995676.pdf. Accessed 30 Mar 22.

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Availability of data and materials

The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.