GROWTH IN E-PRESCRIPTIONS
The number of Minnesota doctors and pharmacists using computers to process prescription drugs has skyrocketed in the past three years. The state now ranks 11th in use of e-prescriptions, according to Surescripts, which compiles nationwide statistics for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Hospitals and clinics using e-prescriptions
200720082010
7%38%49%
Percentage of pharmacies using e-prescriptions
200720082010
70%82%84%
Source: Surescripts