Prescrição eletrônica como instrumento de qualificação da assistência farmacêutica no Brasil

Abstract

Electronic prescription is a technological innovation that aims to improve the quality of Pharmaceutical Care. It allows health professionals to prescribe medications in an electronic record, containing structured and interoperable fields and data, replacing traditional paper prescriptions. This prescription modality brings several benefits to pharmaceutical care, promoting greater patient safety, reducing fraud, improving the flow of health data and quality in the prescription and dispensing processes of medications. This study describes the development of the electronic prescription registry in the SUS, through the National Health Data Network (RNDS). The electronic prescription information model for the RNDS (RPM – Drug Prescription Registry) has been published, the development of the respective computational model and preparation of the RNDS architecture to allow the reception of new messages has been completed. As a result, more than 4,800 records have already been received in the RNDS and the activities to present these data on the Conecte SUS platforms are underway. The introduction of electronic prescriptions in the RNDS is another step towards improving citizen protagonism, promoting an environment of interoperability and provision of standardized information, providing more effective pharmacotherapeutic monitoring tools. Electronic prescriptions are an instrument for improving Pharmaceutical Services, providing greater safety, efficiency and control in the process of prescribing and dispensing medications. By integrating technology into healthcare, it is possible to improve the quality of care, optimize resources and promote safer and more personalized care.