[Computer-aided electronic prescribing in Spanish hospitals].

Objective: To describe electronic prescribing in a sample of Spanish hospitals and activities derived from its implementation in Hospital Pharmacy Departments, software features and acceptance.

Method: A survey that included data related to program implantation and performance in hospitals with diverse characteristics was designed. It was posted at the Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria website for a 6-month period and completed by phone.