Electronic prescribing enables the electronic transmission of prescriptions and the recording of medication history for use by prescribing physicians at the point of care. It improves prescription accuracy, increases patient safety and reduces costs. Each of these benefits are derived from the accessibility of the medication history to the prescribing physician at the point of care and from the electronic transfer of the prescription. Accessing patient medication history through electronic prescribing systems enables the physician to better coordinate patient care with other treating physicians, and enhances the disease management initiatives of payers and providers.  E-prescribing creates efficiencies and provides cost savings to all participants including physicians, pharmacies, health purchasers and patients.