What is e-Prescribing?

PrescribeIT^® integrates seamlessly into electronic medical records (EMR) and pharmacy management systems (PMS), enabling prescribers to digitally transmit prescriptions to pharmacies. Transmission is secure, private, and directed to the patient’s pharmacy of choice.

No more dropped faxes, illegible handwriting, or missed phone calls.

In addition, PrescribeIT^® is the only national, not-for-profit e-prescribing service that enhances medication safety and protects patient privacy.

Evolution of prescribing

Handwritten Prescriptions

Prescriptions are written by hand onto paper and delivered to the pharmacy by the patient. Handwritten prescriptions are prone to transcription errors, loss, and forgery.

Printed/Faxed/Emailed Prescriptions

Rather than relying on physical delivery, a printed or handwritten prescription may be faxed or emailed to the pharmacy. However, transmission is not secure and transcription errors may occur on entry into pharmacy management systems.

e-Prescribing

e-Prescribing is the secure electronic creation and transmission of a prescription between an authorized prescriber and a patient’s pharmacy of choice, using clinical point-of-service (POS) solutions, in a manner which integrates clinical workflow and software.

e-Prescribing Enhanced Capabilities

Once the basic functionality of e-prescribing is established, added features to further enhance patient and clinician experience may be possible.

Learning Opportunities

Ready to learn more about e-prescribing and how PrescribeIT^® can help you modernize your practice? Sign up for free educational courses for prescribers and pharmacy professionals at the PrescribeIT^® Learning Centre and the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada’s e-Prescribing for Your Practice website, developed with support from Canada Health Infoway.