What is an advantage of e-prescribing?
a. decreases potential for forgeries
b. prevents prescriber from ordering the wrong medication
c. ensures that the prescription is ready when the patient arrives
d. absolves the pharmacy of medication error liability
Ans: a. decreases potential for forgeries
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