University of Michigan Study Demonstrates Value of RxChange Communications | PR Newswire [Video]

A recently completed study by the University of Michigan demonstrated that pharmacist-driven RxChange communications significantly modified prescriptions to improve quality of care and medication safety while also providing cost savings to patients. The NCPDP Foundation funded this study with major contributions from the First Databank and GoodRx Founders Gift Donor Funds.

, /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A recently completed study by the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is providing key insights into how RxChange communications between pharmacists and prescribers are impacting e-prescription content, medication safety, and cost savings for patients.

“RxChange is an essential tool available within the e-prescription workflow, making pharmacist-provider collaboration easier to facilitate better clinical outcomes and improve patient safety and access to treatment.” -J.W. Hill, MBAHCM, Executive Director, NCPDP Foundation

RxChangeRequest messages—which are part of the NCPDP SCRIPT Standard—provide pharmacists with a streamlined solution to facilitate medication changes, whether due to a potential adverse drug or allergic reaction or for cost savings. The University of Michigan’sstudy analyzed national RxChange transactions from 2022 to …