PrescribeIT® connects pharmacists and prescribers, resulting in more efficient prescribing.
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Improving CollaborationModernizing Communicatione-Prescribing BenefitsAsk a PeerSafer Prescribing Practices
By the Numbers
82%
of Canadians would like to have a prescription sent electronically to their pharmacy by their physician
75%
of Canadians would like to send prescription renewal requests electronically
65%
of Canadians would choose a virtual visit over an in-person visit for a prescription renewal
Improving Collaboration
The more connected and collaborative clinicians are, the better it is for Canadians.
e-Prescribing with PrescribeIT®, Canada’s national not-for-profit e-prescribing service, enables prescribers and pharmacists to transmit prescriptions electronically and to communicate seamlessly. PrescribeIT® enables prescribers to electronically transmit a prescription directly from an electronic medical record (EMR) to the pharmacy management system (PMS) of a patient’s pharmacy of choice.
PrescribeIT® also enables clinical communications, making it easier for prescribers and pharmacists to clarify questions about a patient’s prescription. It’s easy to send a question about a patient’s medication through an EMR or PMS, request a prescription renewal or check that a prescription has been dispensed.
With more Canadians embracing virtual care, e-prescribing is an increasingly important tool for clinicians. Digital transmission of prescriptions reduces the need for in-person contact, while ensuring that Canadians get the medications they need.
Visit PrescribeIT.ca to learn more.
Modernizing Communication
Technology has changed most forms of communication. So why are you still using a fax machine? PrescribeIT® replaces missed phone calls and stray faxes with clinical communication — straight from your electronic medical record or pharmacy management system.
e-Prescribing Benefits
e-Prescribing with PrescribeIT® offers a range of benefits for prescribers, pharmacists, patients and the health system as a whole:
- Reduces the use of paper prescriptions
- Enhances patient safety and reduces fraud
- Optimizes jurisdictional drug information system investments
- Decreases administrative load
- Frees up more time for patient care and consultations
- Facilitates better health outcomes for Canadians
Ask a Peer
Have a question about PrescribeIT®? With our Ask a Peer program, you can send your questions to fellow clinicians who have already begun their PrescribeIT® journey.
Safer Prescribing Practices
As the opioid crisis continues, it’s important to keep Canadians safe while ensuring their access to needed medication for pain management. e-Prescribing transmits prescription data directly from a prescriber’s electronic medical record to a pharmacy management system, preventing fraudulent, lost and misused prescriptions.
In addition, e-prescribing enables clinicians to prescribe opioids and other controlled medications in smaller quantities, knowing that more can be prescribed remotely if needed. This reduces the number of surplus opioids in medicine cabinets across the country that could be stolen or diverted.
- RECENT NEWS
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March 12, 2024
The Right Tools are Available to Help Pharmacists Handle Increase in Patients
As more patients seek care through their local pharmacies, it’s important that we implement the right tools to support pharmacists’ workloads.
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January 23, 2024
e-Prescribing Supports Transitions of Care
Learn how PrescribeIT is ramping up efforts in the hospital sector and how the service can support transitions of care.
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November 29, 2023
Still Using a Fax for Prescriptions? There’s a Better Way With e-Prescribing
Learn about the shortcomings of using fax in the prescription process and why e-prescribing is the more efficient choice.
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PrescribeIT Learning Centre
The PrescribeIT®Learning Centre courses are designed to help physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians understand the fundamentals of e-prescribing.
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Ask a Peer
Have a question about e-prescribing with PrescribeIT®? Connect with fellow experts who have already begun their PrescribeIT® journey and are ready to answer any questions you have about e-prescribing.
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PrescribeIT® Application of Interest
Interested in learning more about PrescribeIT®? Please fill out an application of interest to learn more information.
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Find PrescribeIT
Wondering how to find PrescribeIT at a clinic or pharmacy near you? Visit our map of PrescribeIT®-enabled clinics and pharmacies to find one near you.
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For Citizens
As more Canadians use virtual care, they’re enjoying the benefits of virtual prescriptions as well. By freeing Canadians from faxed and paper prescriptions, e-prescribing is playing an increasingly important role in the modern health system.