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E-Scripts A Pharmacist Perspective Workflow IS Changing In transition prescriptions come many ways telephone fax e-script paper Not allowed for scheduled meds E-Scripts Workflow Script shows on Work queue

SLIDE 1

E-Scripts

A Pharmacist Perspective

SLIDE 2

Workflow IS Changing

In transition – prescriptions come many ways
telephone
fax
e-script
paper
Not allowed for scheduled meds

SLIDE 3

E-Scripts Workflow

Script shows on Work queue
Automatically attached to patient in

Pharmacy Computer System – transfers patient information (address, etc.) on new patients

Complete Doctor Information
Sometimes automatically attaches to drug

SLIDE 4

Error Reduction

Increased accuracy in prescribing
Reduced errors by eliminating illegible handwriting
Reduced number of unclear faxes

SLIDE 5

Challenges

Requires work with System Vendor
System incompatibilities
Long Drug Names
System design flaws
Technical issues
Some come fax – some electronically
Delays in transmission
Prescription may be filled and picked up then another

prescription comes over after patient is gone

SLIDE 6

Conclusions

Benefit of full adoption of E-scripts

Increased accuracy of information exchange

between physician and pharmacy

Fewer callbacks to physicians
Improved pharmacy productivity
Enhanced patient safety