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Head-to-head · Patient Portal Software

FollowMyHealth vs Patient Access

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score FollowMyHealth #7 in Patient Portal Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit FollowMyHealth
Patient Access #8 in Patient Portal Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Patient Access

FollowMyHealth leads on 0 checks, Patient Access on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFollowMyHealth · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPatient Access · 2 of 4

FollowMyHealth scores higher on our rubric for patient portal software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

FollowMyHealth is the better fit for patients needing free records and provider access. Patient Access is the better fit for UK patients using NHS and local care services.

  • FollowMyHealth fits best

    Patients needing free records and provider access

  • Patient Access fits best

    UK patients using NHS and local care services

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Side by side

Feature FollowMyHealth 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Patient Access 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #7 in Patient Portal Software #8 in Patient Portal Software
Best for Patients needing free records and provider access UK patients using NHS and local care services
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo
Features FollowMyHealth 1/4 · Patient Access 2/4
Secure messaging ✓ ✓
Record access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Online payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Appointment tools Not checked yet Self-schedule
Mobile access Not checked yet Web-and-app
Our review
Pros
  • View shared records, clinical documents, and test results
  • Message providers and manage or schedule appointments
  • Track personal health information on web and mobile
  • Book in-person or remote GP appointments and request repeat prescriptions.
  • View and share medical records, then message a GP practice.
  • Access selected NHS referrals and local pharmacy services.
Cons
  • Features depend on what a connected healthcare organization enables
  • The feature set centers on patient access rather than broader portal capabilities
  • Provider-side availability depends on participating organizations
  • GP-linked features depend on practice participation and availability.
  • Self-referral is limited to selected NHS services.
  • It focuses on patient access rather than a broad practice portal.
Our verdict

FollowMyHealth is a patient engagement and electronic health-record portal from Veradigm. Patients can use its web and mobile apps to access health information shared by participating providers, communicate with care teams, and manage…

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Patient Access connects people in the UK with participating GP practices and local health services through a website and mobile app. It is aimed at patients who want to manage routine care online: depending on their practice, they can book…

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  1. FollowMyHealthPatient Portal Software 8.4Free plan
  2. Patient AccessPatient Portal Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FollowMyHealth — where it wins

    • View shared records, clinical documents, and test results
    • Message providers and manage or schedule appointments
    • Track personal health information on web and mobile

    Where it doesn't

    • Features depend on what a connected healthcare organization enables
    • The feature set centers on patient access rather than broader portal capabilities
    • Provider-side availability depends on participating organizations

  • Patient Access — where it wins

    • Book in-person or remote GP appointments and request repeat prescriptions.
    • View and share medical records, then message a GP practice.
    • Access selected NHS referrals and local pharmacy services.

    Where it doesn't

    • GP-linked features depend on practice participation and availability.
    • Self-referral is limited to selected NHS services.
    • It focuses on patient access rather than a broad practice portal.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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