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Global Electronic Prescribing System Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

Published Aug 07, 2025
Length 123 Pages
SKU # LPI20289840

Description

According to this study, the global Electronic Prescribing System market size will reach US$ 13670 million by 2031.

An Electronic Prescribing System (EPS) is a digital system that allows healthcare providers to electronically generate, transmit, and manage prescriptions for patients.

Physicians or other authorized healthcare providers use a computer - based system, such as an electronic medical record (EMR) system or a dedicated prescribing software, to enter the details of the prescription. This includes information about the patient (name, age, allergies, medical history), the medication (drug name, dosage, frequency, duration), and any special instructions. The electronic prescription is then transmitted directly to the pharmacy selected by the patient. This can be done through secure electronic networks or interfaces that connect the healthcare provider's office to various pharmacies. In some cases, the system may also be integrated with insurance companies to check for coverage and eligibility in real - time. Upon receiving the electronic prescription, the pharmacy's system automatically processes it. The pharmacist verifies the prescription details, checks for any potential drug interactions or contraindications, and then fills the prescription. The patient can then pick up the medication at the pharmacy or, in some cases, have it delivered. Patients can access their prescription information electronically, allowing them to view and manage their medications more easily. They can also provide this information to other healthcare providers if needed, improving the continuity of care.

The process of prescribing and filling prescriptions is streamlined, saving time for both healthcare providers and patients. By eliminating hand - written prescriptions, the risk of errors due to illegible handwriting or incorrect transcription is significantly reduced. The system can provide alerts and reminders to healthcare providers about potential drug interactions, allergies, or other patient - specific factors that need to be considered when prescribing medications. This helps prevent medication errors, which can have serious consequences for patient safety.

The global Electronic Prescribing System market is experiencing rapid growth with a promising future. There is a growing demand for the integration of e - prescribing systems with other healthcare information systems, such as Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR). The continuous development of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies is also being integrated into e - prescribing systems. Integrated systems can improve workflow efficiency, reduce data entry errors, and provide a more comprehensive view of patient information.

The market has a diverse competitive landscape with numerous players. In North America, companies like Surescripts, DrFirst, Athenahealth, and Epic Systems Corporation hold significant market shares. These companies have a strong presence due to their advanced technology, rich experience, and wide customer bases. In recent years, there has been a trend of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships among market players. For example, in February 2022, NextGen Healthcare, Inc. announced a partnership with Verato to incorporate patient matching into the NextGen Health Data Hub (HDH) platform.

North America dominates the global market. The region has a high level of healthcare informatization, with a large number of hospitals and clinics widely using e - prescribing systems. The increasing healthcare expenditure and the implementation of relevant policies and regulations have promoted the development of the e - prescribing market.

Europe is also an important market with a relatively high market share. The region has a mature healthcare system and high - tech level, and the governments of various countries attach great importance to the construction of healthcare informatization. The key companies in the region and the high - tech level promote the development of the e - prescribing market.

Asia - Pacific is the fastest - growing region. The digitization of the healthcare industry in the Asia - Pacific region is accelerating, and the demand for e - prescribing systems is increasing due to factors such as the large population, the continuous improvement of healthcare infrastructure, and the rise of telemedicine. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea have a large market potential.

The market in Middle East and Africa is gradually emerging. With the development of the economy and the improvement of the healthcare level, the demand for e - prescribing systems is also increasing. The government's investment in healthcare and the promotion of informatization construction provide development opportunities for the e - prescribing market.

LPI (LP Information)' newest research report, the “Electronic Prescribing System Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Electronic Prescribing System sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Electronic Prescribing System sales for 2025 through 2031. With Electronic Prescribing System sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Electronic Prescribing System industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Electronic Prescribing System landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Electronic Prescribing System portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Electronic Prescribing System market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Electronic Prescribing System and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Electronic Prescribing System.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Electronic Prescribing System market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Cloud Based
On-Premises

Segmentation by Application:
Hospitals
Clinics
Pharmacy
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Surescripts
Henry Schein
Cerner Corporation
HealthFusion
Allscripts
Athenahealth
Bizmatics
EClinicalWorks
Practice Fusion
Medsphere Systems
DrChrono
RXNT
NextGen
InSync Healthcare Solutions
MDToolbox
DrFirst
PrognoCIS
TroyRx
Kareo
Epic Systems

Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.

Table of Contents

123 Pages
*This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
1 Scope of the Report
2 Executive Summary
3 Electronic Prescribing System Market Size by Player
4 Electronic Prescribing System by Region
5 Americas
6 APAC
7 Europe
8 Middle East & Africa
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
10 Global Electronic Prescribing System Market Forecast
11 Key Players Analysis
12 Research Findings and Conclusion
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