Data Flow Risk Register
Describe the nature of
Identify the
the information flow
type and risk
between the pharmacy
level of
and the external
breaches of
organisation, e.g. data
confidentiality
item, format, transfer
method
NHS BSA Prescription Services
Describe the measures taken to
mitigate the risk of breaches in
confidentiality of information
that is passed between the
pharmacy and the external
organisation
1. Paper prescriptions
transferred by recorded
delivery
Medium
Track and trace service used as
required by the Drug Tariff
Low
Staff follow data transfer process
GP request
2. Repeat prescription
requests and MUR forms
carried by staff to the GP
surgery
Care home
Lab results
Other community pharmacy
Hospital outpatient
Substance Misuse centre
Patient/Carer with prescription
Courier
PCT
Non medical prescribers
Other
Other
Other