Global E-prescribing Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Component;

Hardware, Software, and Services.

By Type of System;

Stand-Alone E-Prescribing System, and Integrated E-Prescribing System.

By Delivery Mode;

Cloud Based, Web Based, and On-Premise.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn552447197 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global E-prescribing Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global E-prescribing Market was valued at USD 11,834.15 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 53,133.95 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 23.9%.

The global e-prescribing market is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare delivery by digitizing prescription processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing medication errors. E-prescribing involves the electronic transmission of prescriptions from healthcare providers to pharmacies, streamlining the medication ordering and fulfillment process. This technology enables healthcare providers to electronically generate, transmit, and manage prescriptions, improving medication adherence, reducing prescription errors, and enhancing patient safety. As healthcare systems worldwide strive to adopt digital solutions for better patient care and operational efficiency, the e-prescribing market continues to grow rapidly, driven by technological advancements, regulatory mandates, and the increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) across healthcare settings.

Technological innovations play a crucial role in shaping the e-prescribing landscape, with advancements in interoperability, decision support, and mobile health (mHealth) driving market growth. Modern e-prescribing systems integrate seamlessly with electronic health record (EHR) platforms, enabling real-time access to patient medication histories, allergy information, and clinical decision support tools. These systems leverage artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify potential drug interactions, allergies, and dosage errors, empowering healthcare providers to make informed prescribing decisions and optimize medication therapy. Mobile e-prescribing applications further enhance accessibility and convenience, allowing prescribers to create, review, and transmit prescriptions from anywhere, improving workflow efficiency and patient care coordination.

The global e-prescribing market is fueled by regulatory initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of electronic prescribing systems and improving medication management practices. Governments worldwide are implementing legislation and incentive programs to incentivize healthcare providers to transition from paper-based prescribing to electronic solutions. In the United States, for example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program to encourage eligible healthcare professionals to adopt and use e-prescribing systems. Similarly, in Europe, the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Services (EPS) in the United Kingdom and the ePrescription system in other European countries aims to standardize electronic prescribing practices and improve patient safety. These regulatory mandates, coupled with the growing awareness of the benefits of e-prescribing in reducing medication errors, enhancing medication adherence, and improving healthcare outcomes, drive market adoption and expansion globally.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Component
    2. Market Snapshot, By Type of System
    3. Market Snapshot, By Delivery Mode
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global E-prescribing Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
        2. Growing Concerns About Medication Errors and Patient Safety
        3. Advancements in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)
        4. Rising Demand for Streamlined Prescription Management Solutions
      2. Restraints
        1. Resistance from Healthcare Professionals to Adopt E-prescribing Systems
        2. High Initial Investment and Implementation Costs
        3. Integration Challenges with Existing Healthcare IT Infrastructure
        4. Lack of Standardization and Interoperability
      3. Opportunities
        1. Development of Mobile-based E-prescribing Applications
        2. Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Prescription Decision Support
        3. Collaboration Between EHR Vendors and E-prescribing Solution Providers
        4. Adoption of Blockchain Technology
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global E-prescribing Market, By Component, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hardware
      2. Software
      3. Services
    2. Global E-prescribing Market, By Type of System, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Stand-Alone E-Prescribing System
      2. Integrated E-Prescribing System
    3. Global E-prescribing Market, By Delivery Mode, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Cloud Based
      2. Web Based
      3. On-Premise
    4. Global E-prescribing Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Cerner Corporation
      2. DrFirst
      3. HealthFusion
      4. Surescripts
      5. Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc
      6. Aprima Medical Software
      7. Athenahealth Inc
      8. Relayhealth Corporation
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market