Cyprus processes Greek e-prescription via EU system for the first time

An e-prescription issued in Greece was successfully filled for the first time at a Cypriot pharmacy in Limassol through the European cross-border health exchange system MyHealth@EU. This marks a significant milestone in the development of digital health and cooperation between EU member states.

According to the National eHealth Authority, this new mechanism allows citizens of Cyprus and Greece to obtain prescribed medications outside their own country without the need for a new prescription.

The project was implemented in cooperation between the Cypriot National eHealth Authority and the Greek organization ΗΔΥΚΑ, which is responsible for digital services in healthcare and social security.

Simultaneously, the two parties launched the full bilateral operation of the 'Patient Summary' service. This provides doctors with access to key medical information about a patient, including chronic diseases, allergies, and current medications, thereby improving the safety and quality of medical care.

Currently, the cross-border health services system is active in 17 EU countries. Cyprus is connected to nine states. A full exchange of both e-prescriptions and medical summaries is already functional with Greece, Spain, and Croatia.

In addition, Cypriot citizens can access specific digital health services in Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Estonia.

The National eHealth Authority announced plans to expand cooperation with more EU countries by the end of 2026. The agency emphasized that the development of the MyHealth@EU system makes medical services more accessible to citizens traveling or temporarily residing abroad.

Authorities believe that the implementation of cross-border digital health is another step toward creating a single European Health Union and strengthening digital integration in the medical field.