title: The case for e-prescribing.
abstract: Electronic prescribing systems provide a faster way to transmit information to the pharmacy, reduce errors caused by illegible handwriting and lower costs through better utilization. This foldout outlines the promise and pitfalls of e-prescribing.
authors: Dagmara
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authors: Scalise
mesh_terms: D000555:Ambulatory Care Information Systems; D016303:Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008404:Massachusetts; D050316:Medical Order Entry Systems / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D008509:Medication Systems / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D009515:New Jersey; D010865:Pilot Projects; D018511:Systems Integration