Having accurate, up-to-date health information helps your carer understand the person's needs and support them safely from day one.
We may ask you for current medication information, prescription information and a medical summary.
What is an FP10?
An FP10 is an NHS prescription used in England.
Many prescriptions are now sent electronically to a nominated pharmacy, so you may not have a paper FP10.
An FP10 is not a medical history form. For care purposes, what is most useful is an up-to-date medication list alongside a medical summary.
What should the medication list include?
Ideally, the list should show:
medication name
strength
dose
when it should be taken
any specific instructions
any regular or repeat medication
If there have been recent changes to medication, please make sure the list reflects those changes.
What is a medical summary?
A medical summary gives a useful overview of the person's health.
It may include information such as:
current health conditions
relevant previous medical history
allergies and previous reactions to medicines
ongoing treatment
current medication
other information relevant to their care
The exact format and name of the document can vary between GP practices.
How do I get these documents?
Option 1: Contact the GP practice
Ask the GP practice for:
"A current medication list or repeat prescription list, and a current medical summary for the patient."
If you specifically need prescription information, you can also ask the practice to confirm the person's current prescriptions.
Option 2: Check online access
If the person has online access to their GP record, some medication and medical information may already be available through the NHS App or their GP's online service.
The information available varies depending on the GP practice and the level of record access provided.
Option 3: Ask the pharmacy
If you're mainly trying to confirm current medicines, the person's pharmacy may also be able to help with information about their prescriptions.
For a wider medical history or summary, the GP practice is usually the best place to start.
What if you need the full medical record?
If you need more than a summary, you can ask the GP practice for access to the person's medical records.
A Subject Access Request (SAR) can be used to request personal information held in the medical record.
Most requests are free and should normally be answered within one month, although more complex requests can take longer.
If you're requesting records on behalf of someone else, you may need to show that you have their permission or the appropriate legal authority.
What should I send to edyn.care?
Please send the most recent information you have, including where relevant:
current medication list
prescription information
medical summary
allergies and medication reactions
recent hospital discharge information
relevant consultant or clinic letters
You don't need to collect information that isn't relevant to the person's care. If you're unsure whether you have the right document, send us what you have and we'll let you know if anything else is needed.
A quick tip
Medication can change frequently, so please check that the information you send is current rather than relying on an old prescription or medication list.
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