Your EHR might be robust, but how strong is its e-prescribing functionality?

For many providers, the e-prescribing modules built into their EHRs are slow, clunky, and dangerously limited. While they may meet the minimum regulatory requirements, they often lack the intelligence, flexibility, and safety features that modern practices need.

In this post, we’ll explore which e-prescribing capabilities your EHR might be missing, and how a purpose-built solution like ScriptSure can help close the gap.

The Problem with Built-In EHR e-Prescribing

Many electronic health records (EHRs) treat e-prescribing as an add-on—something to check a box, not something to optimize. That often results in:

• Outdated drug databases
• No access to real-time formulary data
• Missing support for controlled substances
• Complicated workflows and navigation
• Lack of cloud accessibility

What does that mean for you? More time spent on each prescription, more phone calls from pharmacies, and more frustration for both providers and patients.

5 Features Your EHR May Be Missing

If your current system lacks any of the following, it may be time to supplement it with a more modern e-prescribing platform:

1. Real-Time Prescription Benefit (RTPB)

Without real-time formulary and cost lookups, providers can’t see which medications are covered—or what they’ll cost patients. That means:

1. More pharmacy rejections
2. Lower medication adherence
3. Surprise out-of-pocket expenses for patients

ScriptSure offers real-time RTPB so you can see the actual patient coverage data before you hit “send.”

2. Clinical Decision Support (CDS)

Missing CDS tools can leave your patients exposed to preventable risks. ScriptSure includes:

1. Drug interaction alerts
2. Allergy checks
3. Duplicate therapy warnings
4. Adjustable settings to avoid alert fatigue

3. Full EPCS Functionality

If your EHR doesn’t support Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS), you’re missing a key compliance feature. ScriptSure offers:

1. DEA-compliant 2FA workflows
2. Complete controlled substance audit trails
3. Secure login and provider verification

4. Cloud-Based Access

Still logging in from one designated workstation? ScriptSure’s cloud-based e-prescribing platform lets you prescribe:

1. From any device
2. From any location
3. Without installs or on-prem maintenance

5. Refill and Renewal Intelligence

Some EHRs offer only basic renewals. ScriptSure provides:

1. Automated refill approval workflows
2. Flags for expired or misused prescriptions
3. Safety-based refills with built-in logic

The Cost of Doing Nothing

When your EHR lacks these features, your practice pays the price:

1. Wasted time on manual entry and pharmacy callbacks
2. Greater risk of medication errors
3. Poor patient experience
4. Compliance concerns—especially with controlled substances

A Smarter Alternative: Integrate or Supplement with ScriptSure

1. You don’t need to rip out your entire EHR to fix your prescribing process. ScriptSure can:
2. Integrate with your existing EHR
3. Or operate as a powerful standalone e-prescribing tool
4. Deliver compliance, cost visibility, safety, and speed in a lightweight platform

Built for modern practices, ScriptSure is the missing piece in many providers’ workflows.

Don’t Let Your EHR Hold You Back

ScriptSure enhances the tools you already use with intelligent prescribing functionality that simplifies your workflow and protects your patients. If you’ve been struggling with outdated, underpowered e-prescribing, it’s time to fill in the gaps.