eDispensing

Explanation

the electronic retrieval of a prescription and the dispensing of the medicine to the patient as indicated in the corresponding ePrescription. Once the medicine has been dispensed, the dispenser is to report the dispensation information using the ePrescription software

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Formal Definition

act of electronically retrieving a prescription and giving the medicine to the patient

  • Abbreviation(s): eD
  • Synonym(s): eDispensation | eD
  • Categories: Information and communication technology