Med. praxi. 2026;23(2):131-133 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2026.014
The shared medication record represents a key functionality of the eRecept system, which was officially launched in the Czech Republic on June 1, 2020. Despite its earlier launch, full deployment and effective utilization in practice were limited by the gradual integration into information systems of healthcare facilities and general practitioners' offices. This article provides an overview of the practical use of the shared medication record in outpatient practice, with emphasis on patient safety in polypharmacy, prevention of drug interactions and duplicate prescribing. The shared medication record allows physicians, pharmacists and clinical pharmacists access to an overview of all prescribed and dispensed medicinal products for a specific patient, thereby significantly contributing to improving the quality and safety of treatment, especially in geriatric and polymorbid patients.
Received: February 11, 2026; Revised: April 1, 2026; Accepted: April 2, 2026; Published: April 28, 2026 Show citation