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%