For Online Pharmacies

Private Clinical Services Software for Online Pharmacies

Run GPhC-compliant online clinical services with remote consultations, patient verification, digital clinical records, and full audit trails.

The complete clinical services platform for distance selling pharmacies.

GPhC Distance Selling Compliant Zero Platform Fees
Online pharmacy distance selling software with remote consultations, patient verification, and audit trails

RxSure is a B2B software platform only. RxSure does not sell, dispense, supply or deliver medicines, and does not provide treatments.

For Online Pharmacies

What Software Do Online Pharmacies Need for Distance Selling?

Everything online pharmacies need to provide clinical services remotely and stay documented

Online pharmacies operating as distance selling premises in the UK require specialist clinical management software that meets GPhC internet pharmacy standards. Essential capabilities include patient identity verification before any medicine is supplied, structured clinical questionnaires for remote assessment, electronic private clinical document generation compliant with the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, and complete audit trails covering every consultation and clinical decision. The software must store patient records on UK-based servers with AES-256 encryption to satisfy UK GDPR requirements, and provide a compliance dashboard for GPhC inspection preparation. RxSure delivers all of these features within a single platform, priced at a flat rate of £199 per month with zero platform fees on patient payments. The system supports video, telephone, and questionnaire-based consultation modes, enabling pharmacies to launch a fully compliant online clinical service within 48 hours of signing up.

Online pharmacies must meet GPhC distance selling requirements, which include maintaining a responsible pharmacist on the register, verifying patient identity before supplying medicines, keeping secure consultation records, and providing complete clinical record audit trails. The GPhC expects registered internet pharmacies to display the EU common logo, implement robust complaints handling procedures, and ensure delivery tracking for all dispatched medicines. Data protection obligations under UK GDPR require encrypted storage of patient records and lawful processing of health data. Importantly, premises requirements still apply even when operating entirely online, meaning your registered pharmacy address must meet GPhC standards for storage and governance. RxSure provides a compliance framework built into the platform, covering patient identity verification, clinical decision logging, automated audit trails, and secure data storage on UK-based servers, helping online pharmacies demonstrate compliance during GPhC inspections and routine governance reviews.

GPhC Distance Selling

Compliance tools aligned to GPhC guidance for internet pharmacies. Audit trails, clinical governance, and patient safety checks built in.

Patient ID Verification

Built-in identity verification for remote patients. Verify patient identity before providing clinical services, as required by GPhC guidance for online services.

Remote Consultations

Questionnaire-based and video consultation modes for remote patient assessments. Structured clinical workflows ensure consistent, safe decision-making.

E-Clinical Record Generation

Generate legally valid electronic private clinical records meeting the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. Send directly to patients or dispensing pharmacies.

Zero Platform Fees

Flat monthly subscription. Patient payments go directly to your Stripe or PayPal account. No commission on consultations or clinical records.

24/7 Patient Booking

White-labelled booking portal patients can access any time. Pre-screening questionnaires, payment collection, and automated appointment reminders.

How It Works

How Does RxSure Support GPhC-Aligned Online Consultations?

A structured remote clinical workflow in 5 steps

RxSure supports GPhC-aligned online consultations through a structured five-step clinical workflow designed for registered internet pharmacies. Patients register via a white-labelled booking portal, complete identity verification, and fill in clinically structured health questionnaires covering medical history, current medications, and allergies. The platform then routes the case to a registered independent prescriber — pharmacist, doctor, or nurse practitioner — who conducts a clinical assessment via video call, telephone, or asynchronous questionnaire review. Every clinical decision is logged with timestamps, creating a tamper-proof audit trail that supports GPhC inspection preparation. Where clinical services are appropriate, the system generates an electronic private clinical record compliant with the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, which can be dispensed on-site or sent to the patient's chosen community pharmacy. Automated safeguarding flags alert practitioners to repeat requests, high-risk medications, and patterns requiring additional review, ensuring patient safety throughout the remote consultation process.

Online pharmacy clinical services in the UK follow a structured clinical workflow designed to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. The patient registers on the pharmacy's booking portal and verifies their identity, then completes a detailed health questionnaire covering medical history, current medications, and allergies. A clinical consultation takes place via video call, telephone, or asynchronous review, depending on the clinical appropriateness of the request. The practitioner, who must be a registered independent prescriber with the GPhC, GMC, or NMC, reviews the information, conducts a clinical assessment, and either provides the appropriate POM medication or refers the patient onward. An electronic clinical record is generated with a full audit trail, the medication is dispensed and dispatched with delivery tracking, and a follow-up appointment is scheduled where clinically indicated. RxSure handles this entire workflow from patient registration through to clinical record tracking and follow-up management.

1

Patient Requests

Patient visits your branded booking page, selects a service, and completes a clinical questionnaire.

2

ID Verification

Identity verification confirms the patient is who they say they are, meeting GPhC remote clinical service requirements.

3

Clinical Review

Practitioner reviews the questionnaire, checks medical history, and conducts a video consultation if clinically appropriate.

4

Clinical Decision or Refer

Practitioner issues an e-clinical record with full audit trail, or refers to another healthcare professional if needed.

5

Dispense & Deliver

Clinical record is dispensed from your pharmacy and delivered to the patient, or sent to their local pharmacy.

Compliance

What Delivery Management and Patient Verification Features Are Included?

The GPhC publishes specific guidance for internet pharmacies covering patient safety, governance, and clinical standards. RxSure addresses these requirements through platform features.

RxSure includes built-in patient identity verification and delivery management tools designed specifically for online pharmacy operations. During patient onboarding, the platform verifies patient identity before any consultation can proceed, meeting the GPhC requirement that internet pharmacies confirm who they are supplying medicines to. Once a clinical record is issued, the system tracks dispensing status and records whether medication is dispatched directly to the patient or sent to their nominated pharmacy. Every delivery destination is logged as part of the clinical record audit trail for governance and inspection purposes. The platform also supports automated follow-up scheduling where clinically indicated, ensuring continuity of care for patients receiving ongoing treatment. Safeguarding features include automated flags for repeat requests within short timeframes, high-risk medication alerts, and pattern detection that prompts additional clinical review. All patient data is stored on UK-based servers with AES-256 encryption, fully compliant with UK GDPR and ICO registration requirements.

Patient Safety Questionnaires Clinically structured questionnaires that screen for contraindications, allergies, and drug interactions before the practitioner reviews.
Practitioner Decision Logging Every clinical decision, clinical record, and patient interaction is logged with timestamps for a complete audit trail.
Safeguarding Flags Automated flags for repeat requests, high-risk medications, and patterns that require additional clinical review.
Data Protection UK-based servers, AES-256 encryption, GDPR compliant, ICO registered, NHS DSPT compliant, Cyber Essentials certified.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running an online pharmacy with RxSure

If you are selling or supplying medicines online, the GPhC requires you to register your internet pharmacy separately. You must display the EU common logo (distance selling logo) on your website. RxSure is the clinical services platform — your pharmacy registration and distance selling compliance are your responsibility as the registered pharmacy owner.

Yes. RxSure supports face-to-face, video, and questionnaire-based consultation modes. You can offer any combination from the same platform. Each consultation type maintains the same audit trail and compliance documentation.

RxSure includes built-in identity verification as part of the patient onboarding flow. Patients provide identification which is verified before consultations can proceed. This meets the GPhC expectation that online pharmacies verify patient identity before supplying medicines.

Yes. Clinical records can be dispensed from your pharmacy for delivery, or the e-clinical record can be sent to a pharmacy of the patient’s choice. The platform records the dispensing destination as part of the audit trail.

Any POM that is within the practitioner’s competence and scope of practice can be managed remotely, provided the consultation is clinically appropriate for remote delivery. The practitioner must make a clinical judgement about whether a face-to-face assessment is needed. RxSure supports regulated substances (Schedules 2–5) where the practitioner holds the legal authority.

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