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Electronic prescribing: ready for prime time?

Helene Levens Lipton1, Robert H Miller, Julian J Wimbush

  • 1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Institute for Health Policy Studies, Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, University of California at San Francisco, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Information Management : JHIM
|October 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Electronic prescribing (eRx) can reduce drug costs and medication errors. This study explores eRx benefits, costs, infrastructure needs, and policy solutions for wider adoption.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Health Economics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Rising drug expenditures and medication errors necessitate cost control and quality improvement in healthcare.
  • Electronic prescribing (eRx) is proposed as a solution to mitigate these escalating issues.
  • Stakeholder perspectives are crucial for understanding the practical implementation of eRx.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the benefits and costs of electronic prescribing (eRx) from the viewpoint of key industry stakeholders.
  • To identify essential components of an electronic prescribing infrastructure (EPI) and associated barriers to its development.
  • To propose public and private policies and initiatives to promote EPI development and accelerate eRx adoption.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative assessment of stakeholder perspectives on eRx.

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  • Analysis of required electronic prescribing infrastructure components.
  • Identification of policy levers for encouraging EPI development and eRx adoption.

    • Main Results:

    • Key industry stakeholders perceive significant benefits and costs associated with eRx implementation.
    • Specific components of an electronic prescribing infrastructure (EPI) are identified as critical for successful eRx.
    • Barriers to EPI completion and eRx adoption require targeted policy interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Electronic prescribing offers a viable strategy for addressing drug cost and medication error concerns.
    • Development of a robust electronic prescribing infrastructure (EPI) is essential for widespread eRx adoption.
    • Collaborative public and private sector initiatives are needed to overcome barriers and facilitate eRx integration into healthcare systems.