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What is ePrescribing
The fully automated, electronic transmission of prescriptions from the prescriber to the pharmacy
Benefits include:
- Eliminates paper at facility and pharmacy
- Not email
- Not eFax
- No re-entry of information
- Bi-directional—allows three way communication
- Prescriber
- Facility
- Pharmacy
- Formulary Information presented at the beginning of the process
- DUR and Allergy Information presented at the order entry
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