Canada’s healthcare system is at a critical juncture, held back by outdated, paper- and fax-based prescribing processes.

This reliance on analog methods contributes significantly to medication errors, administrative burdens, and systemic gaps that complicate the fight against the opioid crisis. While peer nations boast near-universal digital adoption, Canada’s e-prescribing rate lags far behind. 

This comprehensive discussion paper details the urgent imperative to modernize, linking the current digital gap directly to issues of patient safety and economic inefficiency. It establishes a powerful, data-driven case for why a national e-prescribing mandate is no longer optional but is a strategic foundation for truly connected care.

Learn more in our report