NHS Digital Integration - Software Development for the Healthcare

Our NHS Integration Capabilities

For pharmacy groups looking to build bespoke platforms or new digital services, effective integration with NHS systems is a fundamental technical requirement. However, navigating the complex landscape of NHS Digital services, with their rigorous standards for security and clinical safety, can be a major challenge.

Blueberry Health has the deep, first-hand experience to build and manage these critical connections, ensuring your platforms operate flawlessly within the NHS ecosystem. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on delivering excellent patient care.

We provide specialist expertise across the core NHS services that are vital for modern pharmacy operations.

IM1 Integration

IM1 is a crucial NHS standard that allows third-party systems, like your pharmacy platform, to connect directly with primary care data held in GP systems. This direct link is vital for services that require real-time access to patient records, medication history, or allergies. For a growing pharmacy group, a robust IM1 integration is the foundation for offering enhanced clinical services, improving medication safety, and creating more efficient workflows between your pharmacists and local GP practices. We have proven experience in navigating the IM1 accreditation process and building integrations that are both powerful and fully compliant.

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is the backbone of digital prescribing in the UK. While not a simple 'open API', it is a formal, accredited set of system-to-system integrations managed by NHS Digital. Any software platform handling prescriptions must go through a rigorous assurance process to become 'EPS compliant'.

A seamless, compliant EPS integration is non-negotiable for any digital pharmacy. It reduces administrative overhead, minimises dispensing errors, and provides patients with a faster service. Our team's expertise lies in building the business logic and custom workflows within your platform that correctly interface with the EPS. This includes efficiently managing the flow of electronic prescriptions, handling 'dispensed' and 'not dispensed' messages, and reconciling prescription data—all tailored to the specific operational needs of your pharmacy, from in-store dispensing to a high-volume central hub.

GP Connect

GP Connect provides a suite of APIs that allow authorised clinical systems to access patient information and book appointments directly into GP practice systems. For pharmacies offering clinical services like vaccinations or medication reviews, GP Connect is a game-changer. It allows your pharmacists to view a patient's detailed medical record (with consent) to make more informed clinical decisions. It also enables you to book patients directly into GP appointment slots for follow-ups, creating a more integrated patient journey. We can help you integrate GP Connect services into your platforms, unlocking new clinical capabilities for your pharmacy.

Summary Care Record (SCR)

The Summary Care Record (SCR) is an electronic record of important patient information, created from GP medical records. Access to the SCR is vital for ensuring patient safety, especially in urgent care situations or when a patient's regular pharmacy is unavailable. It provides pharmacists with crucial information on a patient's current medications, allergies, and adverse reactions, allowing them to make safe and effective dispensing decisions every time. We ensure your systems provide secure and compliant access to the SCR, embedding patient safety at the core of your digital services.

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

We understand that NHS integration is more than just connecting APIs. It's about meeting stringent technical requirements and upholding the highest standards of clinical safety. Our deep experience in this area allows us to de-risk your project from start to finish.