New electronic prescription solution
A Case Study in Revolutionising Medication Prescriptions with PrescribeIT
Introduction
This case study highlights the successful collaboration between Product Evolve and Canada Health Infoway in the development and launch of PrescribeIT, an Electronic Prescription product in Ontario. By addressing the challenges in the existing medication prescribing process, this partnership aimed to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve accessibility for patients across Canada.
Problem
The traditional method of prescribing medication in Canada relied on handwritten or faxed prescriptions, leading to errors, delays, and security concerns. Patients were required to physically visit a pharmacy to collect their medications, resulting in inconvenience and potential treatment delays.
Solution
Product Evolve teamed up with Canada Health Infoway to develop PrescribeIT, an innovative web-based and mobile Electronic Prescription product. The collaboration included a dedicated team of frontend, backend, and mobile application engineers, led by an experienced expert in digital health solutions.
Responsibilities
The collaborative team was responsible for driving the discovery phase, creating a roadmap for the product’s launch, overseeing its development, and executing the launch in Ontario. The team collaborated with designers to develop the initial prototype and documented key epics and user stories.
Results
The launch of PrescribeIT in Ontario yielded significant positive outcomes:
Enhanced Medication Prescribing
PrescribeIT enabled doctors to digitally prescribe medications, eliminating the need for handwritten or faxed prescriptions. This streamlined process reduced medication errors and improved patient safety.
Efficient Medication Delivery
With PrescribeIT, patients could receive their prescribed medications electronically, eliminating the need for physical visits to the pharmacy. This enhanced convenience and reduced treatment delays.
Improved Accessibility
PrescribeIT’s electronic prescription system made it easier for patients to access their medications remotely, especially for those in remote or underserved areas. It promoted equal access to healthcare across Canada.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Product Evolve and Canada Health Infoway resulted in the successful development and launch of PrescribeIT, an Electronic Prescription product that transformed the medication prescribing process in Canada. By replacing handwritten or faxed prescriptions with a digital solution, PrescribeIT improved medication safety, efficiency, and accessibility for patients. The success of PrescribeIT in Ontario paved the way for its expansion across Canada, bringing digital transformation to the healthcare industry and positively impacting patient care nationwide.