APhA Policy Manual

E-prescribing Standardization

AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN PHARMACY PRACTICE PHARMACY PRACTICE RECORD SYSTEMS

APhA supports the standardization of user interfaces to improve quality and reduce errors unique to e-prescribing.
APhA supports reporting mechanisms and research efforts to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and quality of e-prescribing systems, computerized prescriber order entry (CPOE) systems, and the e-prescriptions that they produce, in order to improve health information technology systems and, ultimately, patient care.
APhA supports the development of financial incentives for pharmacists and prescribers to provide high quality e-prescribing activities.
APhA supports the inclusion of pharmacists in quality improvement and meaningful use activities related to the use of e-prescribing and other health information technology that would positively impact patient health outcomes.
APhA supports laws, regulations, and policies that require e-prescribing of controlled substances to reduce fraudulent prescriptions.