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Canada’s E-Prescription System Shuts Down
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 113
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Summary
Canada’s national e-prescription service, PrescribeIT, is shutting down after nearly a decade — a system that revolutionized how doctors sent prescriptions to pharmacies, slashing wait times from hours to under a minute. It connected disparate medical software, handled renewals and controlled substances digitally, and was hailed as a lifesaver before the fax era. But adoption stalled at just 5% of clinics and pharmacies, sparking criticism over its $300 million cost. The shutdown isn’t a failure — it’s a pivot. A new national e-prescription standard is in development, but for now, doctors and pharmacists may be forced back to faxes — until a better, unified system arrives. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fbda63525d0ecabc