Dear Pharma Plus Member,

Pharma Plus are pleased to announce our FMD deal with Emis Health for Proscript users. As you are aware that GPHC will be monitoring and members need to be FMD compliant or be seen to be working towards it by 9^th February 2019.

Over the last few months with all the uncertainty surrounding FMD, it has been a difficult task working out what is the best solution regarding FMD. There are a number of suppliers in the market offering both integrated & standalone options all with positive & negative points.

Pharma Plus strongly believes that the deal we have negotiated and one we have also heavily subsidised on behalf of our members, offers the best in terms of value for money and support, both during & after installation.

The prices mentioned at the recent Pharma Plus November 2018 seminars have been further negotiated down. Please see table below:

Total saving per annum for members is £722.00 depending on number of scanners per site. These saving have been subsidised by Pharma Plus for its members.

What benefits does Emis Health FMD integrated scanners provide to ProScript Connect users?

• Decommission several packs on the same prescription simultaneously - use ProScript Connect’s aggregated bag labels.
• True integration - immediate on-screen verification/decommissioning feedback during FMD scanning means you won’t have to leave ProScript Connect to access a separate/standalone application.
• FMD reporting functionality - create and run reports on FMD activities using ProScript Connect’s reporting suite.
• Integrated accuracy check – ensure the correct packs are dispensed against prescribed items.
• Automatic expiry date checks – remove the need to manually check expiration dates.
• Business continuity during offline periods – all back-logged scanning activity is sent to the National Medicines Verification System (NMVS). Members using  4G/3G Constant Connect service will be able to continue as normal, even during a broadband failure.
• ‘Batch mode’ scanning function – verify and decommission multiple medications for patients.

How can you prepare for the FMD?

• Emis Health FMD solution is built into ProScript Connect, so users won’t need to install or maintain extra software, and you will NOT require an engineer visit.
• If you’re already using ProScript Connect and already have your 2D barcode scanners: simply place your order for the FMD service.
• If you’re not yet using ProScript Connect: you’ll need to upgrade as soon possible. ProScript Connect team will help you complete both your ProScript Connect and FMD service orders at the same time (don’t forget your 2D barcode scanners).
• Once you've placed your order with Emis Health: they will register you with SecureMed UK/NVMS on your behalf, so please don't register directly yourself. Emis Health will give you more information around this once you've ordered their FMD service.

If you are happy to proceed the next steps are:

·  Please find attached Pharma Plus / Emis Health FMD order form

·  Please complete the form and fax to: 01923 884 888 or email to: communitypharmacy@emishealth.com

·  Those members who have completed and returned any previous order forms or have recently returned a form to Emis Health are requested to complete the attached order form and re-send to Emis Health to guarantee the above Pharma Plus prices

Regards,

PharmaPlus