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E-Prescriptions: How SehatDoc is Reducing Pharmacy Errors by 99%

Legible medication lists save lives. Learn how SehatDoc e-prescribing tools eliminate handwriting errors and safeguard patients.

Dr. Kamran AhmedChief Medical Officer, SehatDoc13 min read

Unreadable doctor scripts frequently cause medication dispensing issues at pharmacies. SehatDoc's advanced prescription builder ensures that patients get the correct medications and dosages. By utilizing an active drug search interface, doctors can select from standard local formulations instantly. This legible output protects patients and ensures compliance.

Handwritten prescriptions can easily be misread, leading to serious errors in medication strengths or dosages. In Pakistan, where pharmacy assistants may have varying levels of training, clear printed scripts are a vital safety barrier. SehatDoc's e-prescribing interface is custom-designed for rapid entry, featuring autocomplete drug databases and preset dosage schedules in both English and Urdu.

Key Safety Features

  • Automatic Generic Alerts: Suggests generic equivalents to save patients money.
  • Dosage Instructions: Generates clean dosage symbols and prints matching instructions in Urdu.
  • Allergy Flags: Warns the doctor if a prescribed drug conflicts with patient records.
  • Dosing Calculator: Computes pediatric doses based on patient weight parameters.

Additionally, prescriptions are logged on secure cloud profiles, allowing other consulting specialists to verify past medication plans and prevent drug-drug interactions, leading to safer care.

  • E-Prescriptions
  • Patient Safety
  • SehatDoc EMR

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