Prospects for the development of the electronic prescription system in the conditions of the modern pharmaceutical market of Russia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This research aims to assess the level of awareness and readiness for the utilization of Electronic Prescription System (EPS) among medical professionals and patients, as well as to identify their opinions regarding the advantages and disadvantages of this system.

Methods

The study was conducted in Russia among 423 respondents, including medical professionals and patients, with an average age of 40 years.

Results

The awareness of EPS among medical professionals (20%) and patients (45.7%) is notably low. The majority of physicians possess only basic computer skills (62.5%). In contrast, pharmaceutical workers (60%) and medication consumers (45.7%) exhibit a confident level of computer proficiency. EPS is evaluated as more reliable (100% of physicians) and co

SUBMITTER: Lobuteva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11673823 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature