E-prescribing occurs when a prescriber uses a computer or handheld device with software that enables the prescriber to: 
- Electronically route the prescription to the patient’s choice of pharmacy
- Electronically access a patient’s prescription benefit*
- Electronically access a patient’s medication history*
Some of the features of e-prescribing require additional software from the electronic health record (EHR) or e-prescribing vendor. Check with a specific vendor to find out what is required to implement the various e-prescribing functionality listed above.
Additional E-Prescribing Information
E-Prescribing Overview: Click Here
Why e-prescribe?: Click Here
Benefits of E-Prescribing
E-prescribing not only provides a direct and immediate connection to a patient’s pharmacy, it also provides additional patient safety benefits by preventing adverse drug-drug and drug-allergy combinations. It allows patients to receive prescriptions more quickly and without having to take a paper prescription to the pharmacy.
Benefits for Consumers
E-prescribing represents an unprecedented opportunity to reduce healthcare costs and improve the safety and efficiency of a process relied upon by millions of patients every day.
E-prescribing allows for the following consumer benefits:
- More accurate prescriptions
- Improved patient safety
- Lower health care costs for everyone involved
Patient Educational Flyer: Click Here
Benefits for Providers
E-prescribing provides many benefits to providers:
- Improved access to clinical decision support
- Improved practice efficiency
- Reduced risk of medication errors and reduced potential for fraud or tampering
Benefits for Pharmacists & Pharmacies
E-prescribing provides many benefits to pharmacies and pharmacists:
- Reduction in pharmacy staff time
- Increase in patient compliance and filled prescriptions
- Improved relations with providers
E-Prescribing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQs: Click Here
Resources & Articles
Webinar: August 2017, Increasing eRX and EPCS in AZ: Click Here
Webinar: September 2017, Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS): Click Here
AHCCCS Contractor Operations Manual (ACOM) Policy 321 – Payment Reform – E-Prescribing: Click here
Health Current: EPCS Resources Click here
Health Current Article: E-Prescribing in Arizona; Opportunities to expand use of e-prescribing
Surescripts: EPCS Information Click here
Surescripts National Progress Report – http://surescripts.com/news-center/national-progress-report-2016/
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) FAQs for Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS): Click Here
Arizona State Board of Pharmacy – https://pharmacy.az.gov/
Dr. First – http://www.drfirst.com/
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality e-prescribing implementation “toolset”: Click here
Article: Surescripts Stats Show ePrescribing Rounds Third Base: Click here
Article: Medication Electronic Prior Authorization, the Next Big Thing for EHRs: Click here