Push builds for computerized prescribing
Chicago Tribune, September 18, 2007
Supporters of electronic prescribing initiatives say the effort to eliminate handwritten prescriptions by moving to computerized systems is gaining momentum. The supporters say electronic prescriptions save money, and also cut the risk of medication errors.
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