Electronic prescription of drugs is a very important step in hospital quality, mainly because it diminishes transcription errors by Pharmacists, due to Physicians handwriting. This practice is optimized when an electronic integrated drug management exists. A semi-automatic distribution of drugs by individual patients completes this circuit and contributes for a good Hospital Practice. In the University Hospital Pulido Valente, in Lisbon, this practice was implemented first time, last year, with promising results.

Main results, benefits and impacts

Reporting methods to support several levels of management provide effective tools for evaluating drugs consume. The cross-reference information goes a little far beyond when it comes to health care systems available nowadays.

Return on investment

Return on investment: Not applicable / Not available

Lessons learnt

Electronic solutions bring efficiency, quality and cohesion. Scope: Local (city or municipality)