Comparison of a Prototype for Indications-Based Prescribing With 2 Commercial Prescribing Systems

Key Points Question Is a redesigned electronic prescribing workflow to better support the incorporation of the indication in the outpatient prescribing process associated with reduced errors and improved clinician experience? Findings This quality improvement study compared an indications-based electronic prescribing prototype with that of 2 leading electronic health record vendors and found that the usability of the prototype system substantially outperformed both vendors’ prescribing systems in terms of efficiency, error rate, and satisfaction. Meaning Reengineering prescribing to start with the drug indication allowed indications to be captured in an easy and useful way and may be associated with saved time and effort, reduced errors, and increased clinician satisfaction.