# Canada’s E-Prescription System Shuts Down

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-09T00:43:44+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fbda63525d0ecabc

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