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ePrescriptions

ePrescriptions significantly reduce the number of patients harmed by medication errors and adverse drug events.
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  • New Zealand ePrescription Service ( NZePS)

    The NZePS provides a secure messaging channel for exchanging prescription information electronically.
  • Getting started with NZePS

    Find out how to use the New Zealand ePrescription Service.
  • Setting up and using NZePS

    The New Zealand electronic Prescription Service 'Getting Started' guide is written for general practices and pharmacies to enable a smooth transition.
  • ePrescribing and administration

    Electronic prescribing and administration (ePA) systems enable prescribing, dispensing and administration of medicines to be recorded electronically.
  • Signature Exempt Prescriptions and remote prescribing

    There are two types of Signature Exempt Prescriptions: with barcode and without barcode.
  • ePrescriptions advisory notices

    Find out about the changes to pharmacy dispensing requirements.

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  • The eMedicines Programme
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  • eMedicines Reconciliation (eMR)
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