A MOBILE app developed by NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.   

The Devon Formulary and Referral app gives doctors the most up to date prescribing guidance at their fingertips. It has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Awards in the using technology to improve efficiency category.

The awards received more than 1,600 entries from 600 organisations across 23 categories.

The app can be downloaded onto smartphones and tablets and allows doctors in Devon to access up to date prescribing guidance wherever they are, which greatly benefits patients and means GPs can spend their time more efficiently. The app can be used offline — it simply updates itself once an internet connection becomes available.

The CCG will find out if it has won the award on November 18.