Prescription Routing
The process of directing prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy or pharmacy network based on patient preference, insurance coverage, or clinical requirements.
Prescription routing is the intelligent process of directing prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy or pharmacy network based on various factors including patient preference, insurance coverage, medication availability, geographic location, and clinical requirements. Advanced routing systems can optimize prescription delivery by considering cost, convenience, and patient needs, ensuring prescriptions reach the most suitable pharmacy for fulfillment.
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Digital Prescription
A medical prescription created, signed, and transmitted digitally between a healthcare provider and pharmacy, replacing traditional paper prescriptions.
Electronic Prescribing
The process of creating and transmitting prescriptions electronically using computer-based systems instead of handwritten prescriptions.
EPCS
Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) is a DEA requirement enabling practitioners to write and transmit prescriptions for Schedule II-V drugs electronically.
NCPDP SCRIPT
NCPDP SCRIPT is the national standard for electronically transmitting prescription data between prescribers, pharmacies, and payers in the United States.
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