Cross-border ePrescription extends to Estonia and Portugal
Estonia and Portugal joined the list of countries that benefit from the cross-border ePrescription and eDispensation, which have been progressively introduced in EU countries. Citizens of Estonia can receive electronically prescribed medicine at pharmacies in Finland.
In addition, citizens of Portugal can access their medicine in pharmacies in Estonia. By 2021, 22 EU member states plan to implement ePrescription services, as well as the cross-border exchange of Patient Summary.
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