Electronic prescribing of controlled substances, or EPCS, electronically transmits prescriptions for controlled substances to the pharmacy.

Electronic prescribing, or "e-prescribing," is a technology framework that routes prescriptions to their destination at the pharmacy.

Over a third of Americans (35%) report making hard – sometimes dangerous – compromises in recent months if they can’t afford their prescription medication, according to new research by iPrescribe.

A recent survey by iPrescribe, the mobile e-prescribing app by health technology pioneer DrFirst, shines a light on the role of medication in managing holiday stress and what topics can cause the most anxiety during family discussions.

A federal e-prescribing mandate for controlled substances that’s been inching its way forward for five years is now barreling at full steam toward a January 1, 2023, deadline.

Patient satisfaction can create loyalty and promote long-term relationships, which is essential in today’s environment of healthcare consumerism, where patients often shop around for providers.

Healthcare technology pioneer DrFirst today announced that the number of prescriptions written using its award-winning iPrescribe mobile app doubled for the second year in a row.

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When the ball drops at midnight on January 1, 2022, it means more than a new year. It’s also when Maryland’s law mandating electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) goes into effect.

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When your health system has scheduled downtime or is faced with a weather-related crisis or cyberattack, having a backup plan can mean the difference between disaster and inconvenience.

Recently, Colin Banas, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst, and Blake Hall, CEO of ID.me, had a candid discussion on the importance of giving providers an intuitive authentication process that doesn’t detract from their ability to care for patients.  

Remember during medical school when you first got your National Provider Identifier (NPI) number? If it’s been a while, it may be a good time to review and update your record.

Last week, the Digital Health Awards honored iPrescribe with Silver in the Clinical Mobility Tools category.