The increased integration of Health Information Technology (HIT) [
[1]
] into our healthcare system has increased usage of electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions).
From 2008 to 2014, e-prescriptions usage rose from 7% to 70% [
[2]
]. However, debate exists regarding the enforced use of e-prescriptions. In March
2016, New York became the first state to ban all non-electronic prescriptions, with
a threatened penalty of fines and imprisonment for non-complying physicians [
3
,
4
,
5
]. Although not currently enforced, physicians are concerned about its potential effect
on patient care by reducing medication acquisition/compliance when pharmacies are
closed or a medication is out of stock [
[4]
,
[6]
].Keywords
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: February 05, 2018
Accepted:
February 4,
2018
Received in revised form:
February 3,
2018
Received:
January 4,
2018
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