United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Delivery Mode (Web-based, and On-premise), By Usage Method (Handheld, and Computer Based Devices), and United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market Size was estimated at USD 288.23 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 25.07% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3376.63 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market is anticipated to reach USD 3376.63 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 25.07% from 2025 to 2035. The industry is anticipated to increase as a result of favorable government regulations and the growing use of electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPSC).

Market Overview

The United Kingdom e-prescribing market refers to the business focused on the production and application of electronic prescriptions, often known as e-prescriptions, which enable doctors or prescribers to electronically communicate precise, comprehensible, and error-free prescriptions directly from the point of care to the pharmacy. This system improves the quality of patient treatment. E-prescription is a component of the larger framework for pharmaceutical safety and digital health. It eliminates the need for paper prescriptions by electronically sending the prescription straight to the pharmacist. Prescriptions become more effective as a result, and there is less need to handle, store, and manage paper prescriptions. Usually, medical professionals electronically send these prescriptions to approved pharmacies. The healthcare industry hopes to reduce the hazards connected with old prescription techniques, including dose or administration errors, by implementing this contemporary strategy. With new trends suggesting more advertising and marketing, the expansion of e-prescribing has coupled with a greater focus on electronic medical records (EMRs). The prescriber, transaction hub, pharmacy center with necessary software, and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) are the four main parts of the e-prescription ecosystem.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom e-prescribing market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom e-prescribing market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom e-prescribing market.

Driving Factors

The market for the United Kingdom e-prescribing is boosted by the National Health Service (NHS) Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), which increases efficiency and traceability by allowing prescriptions to be transferred digitally from general practitioners to pharmacists. Furthermore, e-prescribing is being adopted more quickly in the public and private sectors as a result of the government's larger push for NHS digital transformation, which is articulated in initiatives like "Digital First Primary Care." Online pharmacies and telemedicine have increased demand for safe, remote prescribing options. Additionally, healthcare providers are adopting e-prescribing platforms in response to mounting demand to enhance medication adherence, decrease prescription errors, and minimize administrative tasks in clinical settings. Finally, the rapid digitalization brought about by the COVID-19 epidemic and the increased familiarity of patients and doctors with electronic workflows have resulted in a persistent demand for digital prescription solutions in the UK.

Restraining Factors

The industry growth could be slowed down by some obstacles, like the high cost of a system, there are ongoing expenditures for things like implementation services, maintenance and support services, integrating e-prescribing with EHR/EMR, and, occasionally, training and education.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom e-prescribing market share is classified into delivery mode, and usage method.

• The web-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom e-prescribing market is segmented by delivery into web-based, and on-premise. Among these, the web-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread usage of the reduced cost in comparison to on-premise solutions is the reason for the increase.  Moreover, for independent practitioners, tiny clinics, doctors' offices, and community hospitals that cannot afford the high upfront expenses of on-premise systems, a cloud platform is a desirable alternative.

• The handheld segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom e-prescribing market is segmented by usage method into handheld, and computer based devices. Among these, the handheld segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of its affordability and scalability in large-scale use for their patients due to the growing popularity of portable electronics like smartphones. Mobile applications for the ePrescribing specializations are available on a variety of portable devices, including tablets and smartphones.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom e-prescribing market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• EMIS Health
• Pharmacierge
• Healistic
• eScripts.co.uk
• SmartRx
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In November 2023, Wales launched its new electronic prescribing service (EPS). The first electronic prescription was received and filled. The EPS eliminated the need for paper forms by enabling prescriptions to be sent digitally to a patient's designated pharmacy. The first community pharmacy and general practitioner practice to implement the EPS were Wellington Road Pharmacy and Lakeside Medical Centre in Rhyl.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom e-prescribing market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market, By Delivery Mode

• Web-based
• On-premise

United Kingdom E-Prescribing Market, By Usage Method

• Handheld
• Computer Based Devices