E-Prescribe

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /iː ˈprɪsˌkraɪb/

Definitions of e-prescribe

noun a method of electronically sending prescriptions to pharmacies

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor e-prescribed my medication to the pharmacy.

A2 The e-prescribe system makes it easier for patients to get their prescriptions filled.

B1 Healthcare providers are increasingly using e-prescribe technology to streamline the prescription process.

B2 The e-prescribe software allows doctors to send prescriptions directly to the pharmacy electronically.

C1 The implementation of e-prescribe systems has greatly reduced errors in medication dispensing.

C2 Doctors who e-prescribe are able to access patients' medication history and make more informed decisions.

verb to send a prescription electronically

Example Sentences

A1 Doctors can e-prescribe medication to pharmacies.

A2 Patients often prefer e-prescribing because it is more convenient.

B1 The hospital implemented a new system to e-prescribe prescriptions.

B2 Healthcare providers must follow strict guidelines when e-prescribing controlled substances.

C1 The e-prescribe software allows for easy tracking of medication history.

C2 Many countries have regulations in place to ensure the security of e-prescribe systems.

Examples of e-prescribe in a Sentence

formal Doctors are now able to e-prescribe medications directly to pharmacies.

informal My doctor just e-prescribed my antibiotics, so I can pick them up on the way home.

slang I love how I can just e-prescribe my meds without having to go to the pharmacy.

figurative E-prescribing is like sending a digital prescription through the internet.

Grammatical Forms of e-prescribe

past tense

e-prescribed

plural

e-prescribes

comparative

more e-prescribed

superlative

most e-prescribed

present tense

e-prescribe

future tense

will e-prescribe

perfect tense

has e-prescribed

continuous tense

is e-prescribing

singular

e-prescribes

positive degree

e-prescribe

infinitive

to e-prescribe

gerund

e-prescribing

participle

e-prescribed

Origin and Evolution of e-prescribe

First Known Use: 1999 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'e-prescribe' originated as a combination of 'e' for electronic and 'prescribe' meaning to issue a prescription.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the electronic transmission of prescriptions from healthcare providers to pharmacies, the term 'e-prescribe' has evolved to encompass a broader range of electronic prescribing practices, including the use of electronic health records and decision support tools.