Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) Implementation Guide

Prescription Prepare

FHIR Exchange API endpoint FHIR Definition
FHIR Messaging POST /$prepare prescription-order

Post an unsigned prescription-order message to the prepare endpoint.

An HTTP 200 response will be a Base64 encoded digest of the data within the prescription that will be bound by an Advanced Electronic Signature. It is recommended that implementers use the returned digest with the NHS England Digital Signing Service to create a complete Base64 encoded signature.

An HTTP 4XX response will be an OperationOutcome resource for technical failures.

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