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View prescriptions in the NHS App (promotional pack)

People can view their prescriptions, including repeat and one-off prescriptions, in the NHS App.

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About this promotional toolkit

It’s easy to download and print our posters and leaflets to promote the NHS App. You can also share our images on your display screens, social media and website. 

You can use these materials to promote the NHS App in GP surgeries, pharmacies, other healthcare settings, universities, libraries, community groups, charities and anywhere else you can help people learn about the App. 

People can use the NHS App to view

  • items prescribed   

  • the prescription type (repeat or one-off) 

  • who the prescribing professional is 

People without a nominated pharmacy will also be able to view a prescription barcode in their NHS App. This barcode can be presented to a pharmacist without having to collect a paper prescription from their GP.  This gives people earlier visibility of exactly what their healthcare provider has prescribed for them and what they will then collect or receive from pharmacies. 

Learn more about Viewing digital prescriptions in the NHS App. (also referred to as digital prescriptions).  

Download the whole promotional pack

The zip file below contains:

  • an A4 poster
  • an A5 leaflet on how to view prescription information and use a prescription barcode*
  • 7 images in different sizes for your website
  • 3 images in different sizes for use for your X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts 

You can print the poster and leaflet in colour, or black and white.

*Print the leaflet file on both sides of the A4 paper and select to flip on the short edge in your printer options. Fold the page in half to make an A5 leaflet. 

Message templates

Use the example message templates below to tell people about viewing prescriptions in the NHS App.

You can copy these messages to use on your website, social media and other places where you have the opportunity to introduce the NHS App to your community. 

If you work in a GP practice, please check that the content reflects the App features you have enabled for your patients. 

Website copy

You can copy this text to use on your website. Choose an image from the promotional pack above to go with your website message. 

Suggested website text

View your prescriptions in the NHS App

You can easily see the details of medicines or items health care professionals have confirmed for you at any time in the NHS App.

You can use a prescription barcode to collect your medicine if you don’t have a nominated pharmacy, without needing to collect a paper prescription.

Download the NHS App or find the same services on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Social media and text message copy

You can copy this text to use in text messages or on social media, including Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. Choose an image from the promotional pack above to go with your social media message. 

Option 1

Did you know you can view your prescriptions in the NHS App?

You can easily see the details of your medicines and use a barcode to collect items without a paper prescription.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Option 2

View prescriptions in the NHS App.

You can easily view medicine details and use a barcode to collect items without a paper. 

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Phone message

You can use this script for your phone message.

Phone message suggested copy

Did you know you can view details of your prescriptions in the NHS App? You can also generate a barcode to collect items without a paper prescription if you do not have a nominated pharmacy. The NHS website has more information at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app 

Further information

internal Prescriptions in the NHS App

Patients can view prescriptions, request repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy in the NHS App 

Last edited: 6 March 2025 8:52 am