E-prescribing, or electronic prescribing is a technology framework that allows physicians and other medical practitioners to write and send prescriptions to a participating pharmacy electronically instead of using handwritten or faxed notes or calling in prescriptions.
Electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) is the process of electronically transmitting prescriptions using an electronic format. Practitioners issuing electronic prescriptions for controlled substances must use a software application that meets all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements.
Electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) refers to a process by which prescription information is created electronically, transferred via electronic means, and dispensed electronically.
For many, the definition of e-prescribing is much more than the simple description provided at the beginning of this document. E-prescribing has evolved from a data entry tool with a fax capability to a robust application with network connectivity to many entities besides pharmacies, and with strong error checking facilities.
Managed health care systems will in time integrate the electronic prescription record by linking it to other medical record systems. Although e-prescribing has many benefits, these systems have been gaining adoption for use in healthcare as data can be shared between entities, reconciliation, history and reminders as well as reviews.
Prevents Prescription Drug Errors
According to surveys, more than 95000 prescription drug errors have been made since 2000. The main reasons that lead to these errors are shown to be very similar to the spelling or names of drugs. With the E-Prescription software, prescribers and pharmacists who deliver the medicine to patients can be sure that they are giving patients the right medication.
Easily Track Prescription Fulfillment
Monitor Controlled Substance Prescriptions
According to surveys, more than 95000 prescription drug errors have been made since 2000. The main reasons that lead to these errors are shown to be very similar to the spelling or names of drugs. With the E-Prescription software, prescribers and pharmacists who deliver the medicine to patients can be sure that they are giving patients the right medication.
