What are the Key Features of Electronic Prescribing Systems?
Key features of electronic prescribing systems include: - Medication order entry: Allows for the accurate input of medication orders. - Drug interaction checks: Automatically alerts providers to potential drug interactions. - Allergy checks: Flags any known allergies to prescribed medications. - Formulary checks: Ensures that prescribed medications are covered by the patient's insurance. - Electronic transmission: Sends prescriptions directly to the pharmacy. - Refill management: Facilitates easy processing of medication refills.