E-Prescribing
Electronic Prescribing
Electronic prescribing, or e-Prescribing, is when your
doctor enters information about drugs you may need into a computer program.
This electronic prescription is sent over a secure network to the pharmacy
that you choose. The pharmacy receives the prescription and can begin
filling it right away.
Benefits of e-Prescribing
• E-Prescribing is free.
• Drugs may be cheaper. When your doctor is entering
an e-Prescription, the computer program may suggest alternative medications
that may help you, but cost less.
• Your doctor can see a list of all of the medications
that you take. The computer program can warn him or her about possible
drug allergies or bad drug interactions.
• E-Prescribing complies with laws about who can
see your medical information. You decide who has permission to know what
medications you take.
• Medical mistakes sometimes happen when a pharmacist
cannot read the handwriting on a prescription. Using a computer will make
a prescription easier to read and reduce mistakes.
• An e-Prescription is sent to the pharmacy by way
of a computer. This means there will be fewer phone calls or faxes to
the pharmacy.
• An e-Prescription goes directly to the pharmacy
so that you do not need to drop it off and wait while it is filled.
• Your doctor can enter your insurance information
into the e-Prescription system. This will make it easier for the doctor
to prescribe a drug that is covered by your insurance.
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