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Barriers to the timely implementation of e-prescribing Introduction The E-prescribing concept is becoming realisable under modern healthcare initiatives however; there are notable barriers, which effect the implementation of e prescribing. This short essay aims to explore such barriers and understand the importance of such on the medical profession Definition of e-prescribing and Components of electronic prescribing Electronic prescribing involves several processes: drug ordering for inpatients, medicine administration (MA) drug prescribing for outpatients, and decision support. The process of drug ordering alone is considered as electronic prescribing, whilst others view the electronic prescribing process as requiring all process to be used in a coordinated way. For the purposes of this essay, the prescribing and administration processes are collectively called EPMA. Barriers preventing the successful and timely implementation of prescribing E-prescribing and medicines management is an integral component of incremental EPR. At present there are recognised barriers in place preventing such timely implementation; o Software development Many e-prescribing options available...

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