The ePMA system supports the transition from paper-based medication charts to a fully digital platform.
Craig Roberts, assistant director of allied health professions and health science at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, said: “This milestone is a reflection of what can be achieved when healthcare professionals, digital specialists, programme teams, and partners work together with a shared purpose.
“Reaching this point represents many months of planning, learning, and collective effort, all focused on improving patient safety and supporting our staff to deliver high-quality care.
“As the first step in our ePMA journey, it provides a strong foundation for the wider rollout across the Health Board.”
The new system is designed to enhance patient safety, improve clinical workflows, and ensure accurate, up-to-date medicines information is available to healthcare professionals.
The launch involved multidisciplinary teams carefully transcribing, verifying, and clinically reviewing medication orders to ensure a smooth and safe transition for patients.
Dr Lesley Hewer, chairman of the National ePMA Programme at Digital Health and Care Wales, described the roll-out as a major milestone in the health board’s digital transformation.
Dr Hewer said: “The level of calm from all involved on the day is a true reflection of the level of hard work and commitment that has been dedicated to deliver this transition to electronic prescribing, improving the prescribing process by making it safer for patients and easier for healthcare staff.
“Congratulations to all who have been a part of this mighty team effort.”
Better Meds, developed by the health technology company Better, provides a single electronic platform for prescribing, administering, and reviewing medications.
This implementation is part of a broader move towards the Shared Medicines Record vision for Wales, which aims to improve data accessibility and care continuity.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board serves around 650,000 people across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen, and South Powys.