Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Results: Cost per Rx

• Average cost per Rx was higher for eRx physicians
  • eRx: $53.79
  • Control: $48.85
• However, the difference existed PRIOR to widespread adoption of eRX
• Cost differences likely due to differences in patient severity or health plan payer mix
  • Could not be controlled for with data provided