{"id":14589,"date":"2025-11-16T11:53:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T09:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.1doc.ch\/ordonnance-electronique-suisse-notre-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:46:02","slug":"electronic-prescription-switzerland-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.onedoc.ch\/en\/blog\/all-specialties\/electronic-prescription-switzerland-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How does the electronic prescription (E-Prescription) work in Switzerland? Our complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The e-prescription is becoming the standard for prescriptions in Switzerland. Backed by FMH<\/strong> and pharmaSuisse<\/strong> and operated by HIN<\/strong>, it allows prescriptions to be issued, verified, and filled easily, while ensuring that no confidential patient data is stored centrally.<\/p>\n

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What is an e-prescription?<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762943952349{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”btf-a”]<\/p>\n

An e-prescription is a digital medical prescription<\/strong> electronically signed by the prescriber. It is given to the patient with a QR code<\/strong> containing the data needed for the pharmacy to dispense the medication.<\/p>\n

At the pharmacy, the QR code is scanned to verify the integrity and validity of the prescription before dispensing the medication. The service does not store any clinical patient data<\/strong>: only the information strictly necessary for verification is processed.<\/p>\n

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How does the electronic prescription work in Switzerland?<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762957797496{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”btf-a”]<\/p>\n
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  1. Issued<\/strong> in the practice\u2019s software, then electronically signed<\/strong> by the prescriber.<\/li>\n
  2. Given to the patient<\/strong>: printed with QR, PDF, or sent via secure channel (e.g., HIN).<\/li>\n
  3. Dispensed at the pharmacy<\/strong>: QR scanned, integrity\/validity checked, fully or partially filled.<\/li>\n
  4. Status updated<\/strong>: each use updates the prescription to prevent duplicates and misuse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What are the key benefits of the e-prescription for doctors, pharmacies, and patients?<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763027811830{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”btf-a”]The e-prescription brings tangible benefits to every player in the healthcare journey. For doctors, it secures prescriptions and reduces administrative workload<\/strong>. For pharmacies, it improves accuracy, optimizes workflows, and shortens wait times at the counter<\/strong>. For patients, the prescription is easy to carry, readable, and simple to use<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text]

    1. Increased security against prescription forgery<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763027447303{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]You might be wondering why the e-prescription is considered secure. It doesn\u2019t create any central database of medical data: clinical information is embedded in the QR code<\/strong> and remains under the patient’s control. Only the data strictly necessary for the proper functioning and verification of the prescription are included.<\/p>\n

    What\u2019s more, the e-prescription allows for a qualified electronic signature<\/strong> and a systematic check<\/strong> at the pharmacy. This means that only an authorized healthcare professional can electronically sign a prescription using their HIN eID, ensuring the prescription\u2019s security and authenticity. Each time a medication is dispensed, the prescription\u2019s status is electronically updated to prevent multiple uses or misuse. In concrete terms, this means:<\/p>\n