Transmitting and processing electronic prescriptions: experiences of physician practices and pharmacies.

Joy M. Grossman; Dori A. Cross; Ellyn R. Boukus; Genna R. Cohen

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Transmitting and processing electronic prescriptions: experiences of physician practices and pharmacies.

December 7, 2011

Grossman JM, Cross DA, Boukus ER, et al. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2012;19(3):353-9.

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This qualitative analysis found that electronic transmission of new prescriptions is a successfully maturing process. Reported challenges that require future attention include e-renewals and mail-order pharmacy connectivity.

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