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Electronic prescribing influence on calcium supplementation: a randomized controlled trial.

D Ashley Hill1, Michael Cacciatore, Georgine M Lamvu

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Florida Hospital Graduate Medical Education, Florida Hospital Orlando, FL, USA. D.Ashley.Hill.MD@FLHOSP.ORG

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Electronic prescriptions for over-the-counter calcium supplements significantly boosted patient compliance. Women receiving e-prescriptions were more likely to take supplements at both 3 and 6 months.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Calcium supplementation is crucial for bone health, particularly in women.
  • Compliance with over-the-counter (OTC) supplements can be challenging.
  • Electronic prescribing systems offer potential for improving medication adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of electronic prescriptions on compliance with OTC calcium supplements.
  • To compare adherence rates between electronic prescription and verbal counseling groups.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 245 women aged 19-50 undergoing gynecologic exams.
  • Participants received either verbal counseling or verbal counseling plus an electronic prescription for calcium carbonate with vitamin D.
  • Compliance was assessed via telephone interviews at 3 and 6 months.

Main Results:

  • Women receiving electronic prescriptions showed significantly higher compliance at 3 months (66.0%) and 6 months (57.0%) (P = .001 for both).
  • At 6 months, those with e-prescriptions were 2.2 times more likely to report calcium use compared to controls (95% CI, 1.5-3.1).

Conclusions:

  • Electronic prescriptions for OTC calcium supplements significantly improve patient compliance.
  • This digital health intervention offers a promising strategy to enhance adherence to essential supplements.