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Electronic prescriptions

Electronic prescriptions

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This resource provides an overview of electronic prescriptions, which offer a digital alternative to paper prescriptions. It explains how electronic prescriptions can be issued by healthcare providers and stored on digital devices for convenience. The resource also details the benefits of the Active Script List (ASL) for managing multiple prescriptions, enhancing efficiency and medicine safety.

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Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.3: Safe and quality use of medicines
5.1: Clinical governance
Electronic prescriptions

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