I’m already receiving prescriptions as faxes. How is this different than e-prescribing?
Unlike faxes, e-prescriptions arrive directly in the pharmacy's computer system so pharmacists and/or pharmacy technicians spend less time interpreting handwriting or re-keying information into their computer systems. Since the prescriber has better information available at the time of prescribing, there is a lower chance that a call back to the practice will be needed to clarify prescription information. E-prescribing enabled pharmacies can also send electronic refill requests to the practice for approval.
