Asuntos regulatorios farmacéuticos: acceso abierto

The Implementation of an Expert Pharmacotherapeutic Information System in Bulgaria–Perspectives and Challenges

Abstract

Svetlana Galeva and Natasha Danova

The implementation of expert information systems in healthcare is a way to achieve better care for the patients, as well as effective management of the healthcare sector. The electronization of the drug therapy process brings a lot of advantages-time and resources are spared, the patient's treatment plan is optimized and the engagement of the patient and their satisfaction with the medical service increases. The implementation of a pharmaco-therapeutic information system in Bulgaria is based on the experience of some European countries with similarly functioning systems, as well as the good practices in this field. Despite some difficulties, accompanying its implementation, the basic functionality of the system will provide support to professionals in deciding on their patients' drug therapy. Upgrading and improving the system in the coming years will lead to a greater degree of refinement and individualization of medical prescriptions.