Electronic prescription systems (EPSs) have been introduced to enhance efficiency and reduce errors in healthcare settings globally. A comprehensive search strategy was employed across multiple databases from to, including PubMed and Web of Science. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria related to EPS adoption rates, user satisfaction, and performance metrics. Analysis revealed that 67% of hospitals in South Africa have implemented EPSs, with significant improvements noted in prescription accuracy (95% confidence interval: -0. 12 to -0. 08). The adoption of EPSs has been widespread but inconsistent across different hospital types and regions. Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy, user acceptance dynamics, and potential areas for improvement in the implementation process. Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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