eRX Alerts – Being Disregarded by Doctors
Studies are showing that many doctors are overriding the built-in medication alerts that come with electronic Rx prescriptions, substituting their own judgement as bet. The system allows accuracy and secure tracking or Rx medication for safety reasons allowing both the dispenser(pharmacist) and dispensee(patient) to get the right amount of the proper medication. The system is aimed at eliminating the mistakes with regards to dosage types of drugs while also eliminating the paper used for the millions of prescriptions issued each and every day.
The system issues alerts that are at pace with current activities regarding a drug such as drug interactions, allergies and other areas that may increase the risks of taking medication. This automatic system lessens the chance of drugs being taken by the same patient countering each other that can be fatal of the effects are so pronounced. Doctors have also been known for their legible prescription writing skills which at times confuses dispensing pharmacies who are unable to properly read them. The system is seen as an insult by many practitioners for it can sometimes contradict their preferences for drugs, preferring one from the other. More studies are underway to determine the extent of the problem for it to be addressed properly.