New digital system to track prescription drugs in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has introduced a digital system for prescribing and tracking narcotic and psychotropic drugs, replacing paper prescriptions.
The new system, launched by the Ministry of Health, aims to ensure stricter monitoring and safer use of these medications.
Under the new system, doctors will issue prescriptions electronically, and patients can access them through the government app "Sehhaty."
This allows health officials to track how controlled drugs are prescribed and dispensed across hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, whether public or private.
The change is part of Saudi Arabia’s push to modernise healthcare and improve patient safety, Gulf News cited Saudi newspaper Okaz.
The system also helps doctors review a patient's history of controlled drug prescriptions, making it easier to prevent misuse.
Pharmacies licensed to dispense these medications are now digitally connected to the system, ensuring that prescriptions are properly managed.
The Ministry of Health says the digital transition is a step toward improving the quality of healthcare across the country.
