<unk>  prescription (e-prescribing or e-Rx) is the computer-based<unk>  generation, transmission, and filling of a medical prescription, taking the place of paper and faxed prescriptions. E-prescribing allows a physician, physician assistant, pharmacist, or nurse practitioner to use digital prescription software to<unk> ally transmit a new prescription or renewal authorization to a community or mail-order pharmacy. It outlines the ability to send error-free, accurate, and understandable prescriptions<unk> ally from the healthcare provider to the pharmacy. E-prescribing is meant to reduce the risks associated with traditional prescription script writing. It is also one of the major reasons for the push for<unk>  medical records. By sharing medical prescription information, e-prescribing seeks to connect the patient's team of healthcare providers to facilitate knowledgeable decision making.
Electronic prescribing
Continuity of Care Record
Patient tracking system
Prescription monitoring program
Personal health record
Classification of Pharmaco-Therapeutic Referrals
Emergency service response codes
Clinical decision support system