FAQs

 

What is emc pi portal? 

emc pi portal is a service from Datapharm (publishers of the emc) to provide pharmaceutical companies with a simple to use portal to satisfy their digital prescribing information needs.


How do I access emc pi portal? 

emc pi portal is available to existing customers of the emc. Contact servicedesk@datapharm.com for more information on how you can take advantage of emc pi portal for digital prescribing information.


How do I link my website to emc pi portal? 

When you create prescribing information in the submission site it will display a unique URL for the PI. Add this to your digital promotional material or you can create your own branded link using a redirect service.


Do I need to update my PI if the SmPC changes? 

emc pi portal will always use the most recent version of the SmPC that is available on emc. If an updated SmPC is published on emc, it will automatically display within emc pi portal. This saves time and resources that would be required to update separate digital prescribing information.


How long does it take to publish prescribing information? 

Newly created or updated prescribing information will be available on the consumer site within a few minutes of it being published through the submission site.


What price should I use? 

Section 4.2 of the PMCPA code of practice describes the pricing criteria. Most companies use the 'Basic NHS Cost' so that is displayed in the price table on the consumer site.