E-prescribing or electronic prescribing is an electronic way for doctors to create prescriptions. E-prescribing is an easy way for you to get safe prescriptions and save time and money. When doctors e-prescribe, they don’t have to write prescriptions on paper. Instead, they send electronic prescriptions directly to your pharmacy. Usually, all you need to do is go to your pharmacy and pick up the prescription. It’s that simple. Keep reading to learn about the other benefits of e-prescribing.
E-prescribing Can Save Time and Money
- Doctors can check which drugs your insurance covers, so they can try to prescribe a covered drug that costs you less.
- You only have to make one trip to the pharmacy, instead of dropping off your prescription and picking it up later. In most cases, your prescription will be ready when you arrive, so you won’t have to wait for the pharmacist to fill it.
- The pharmacist can easily read the prescription, so there are fewer phone calls and faxes between your doctor and your pharmacy. This means you get your prescriptions sooner.
