ArticleJMIR medical informatics2026
General Practitioners and Pharmacists' Perspectives on Electronic Prescribing for Multidose Drug Dispensing: Mixed Methods Study.
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Abstract
Background: Medication safety remains a significant challenge in health care, particularly for patients managing complex treatment regimens. In Norway, the introduction of electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) for multidose drug dispensing (eMDD) aims to improve medication adherence and minimize errors by seamlessly integrating with the national e-prescription infrastructure. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by general practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists in using eMDD in Norway. Additionally, it sought to gather their recommendations for system improvements to guide future development and nationwide implementation. Methods: A parallel mixed methods design was used, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data. A structured online survey was distributed to 54 pharmacies and 190 GP surgeries across Norway. The survey included a combination of multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Qualitative responses were analyzed thematically using NVivo, while quantitative data were processed using the built-in analytical tools in Nettskjema. Results: A total of 70 health care professionals participated in the study, revealing 7 key themes: training, system and technology, communication and interaction, division of responsibilities, medication safety, time and resource use, and implementation challenges. GPs reported inadequate training and an overwhelming volume of communication, while pharmacists identified issues with system integration and unclear role definitions. Both groups emphasized the need for improved system usability, stronger interprofessional collaboration, and a more defined governance structure. Conclusions: While the eMDD system has the potential to improve medication safety and optimize workflows, its success depends on addressing technical inefficiencies, improving user training, and clarifying role responsibilities. Actively involving end users in system development and policy planning is critical for achieving effective national implementation and ensuring integration with broader eHealth initiatives, such as the Patient's Medication List.
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