About
DrFirst is a comprehensive healthcare IT platform that transforms medication management across the entire patient journey — from the first prescription through ongoing adherence. Its flagship product, Rcopia, delivers adaptive e-prescribing workflows that reduce staff burden and satisfy regulatory mandates. DrFirst also offers Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) with in-workflow PDMP data visibility to minimize overprescribing risks, and Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA) that automates end-to-end specialty drug approvals to speed patient access. The platform aggregates medication history data from the nation's largest medication management network, giving clinicians clean and complete information at the point of care. Prescription Engagement tools deliver personalized patient messages with savings opportunities, educational content, and medication reminders to boost adherence. Population Health Management features help providers proactively identify high-risk patients before gaps in treatment occur. Price Transparency functionality surfaces real-time prescription benefit information to reduce cost-related prescription abandonment, while AI-powered System Migration tools ease transitions between healthcare platforms. DrFirst is purpose-built for EHR vendors, health IT companies, and healthcare organizations of all sizes. Its deeply integrated workflows ensure that critical medication data reaches clinicians and patients when and where it matters most, resulting in fewer workflow inefficiencies, better regulatory compliance, and measurably improved patient outcomes.
Key Features
- E-Prescribing (Rcopia): Integrated e-prescribing workflows that reduce staff burden, satisfy regulatory mandates, and deliver the right information at the point of care.
- Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA): End-to-end automation accelerates prior authorization approvals for specialty drugs, reducing delays and improving patient access to medications.
- Medication History: Access complete, accurate patient medication history powered by the largest medication management network in the United States.
- Population Health Management: Proactively identifies high-risk patients to keep them on track with treatment plans, enabling earlier interventions and better outcomes.
- Price Transparency: Surfaces real-time prescription benefit and cost information at prescribing time to reduce cost-related prescription abandonment.
Use Cases
- Embedding e-prescribing workflows directly into EHR platforms to streamline prescription management for clinical staff.
- Automating electronic prior authorization for specialty medications to reduce delays and improve patient access to critical drugs.
- Providing clinicians with complete, accurate medication histories at the point of care to prevent dangerous drug interactions.
- Proactively identifying high-risk patients through population health data to intervene before treatment gaps worsen outcomes.
- Reducing prescription abandonment by surfacing real-time cost and benefit information to patients and providers at the time of prescribing.
Pros
- Largest Medication Network in the U.S.: DrFirst's unmatched network coverage ensures providers get comprehensive, up-to-date medication history data for every patient.
- End-to-End Medication Journey Coverage: From initial prescribing through adherence tracking, DrFirst addresses every step of the medication management process in one integrated platform.
- Proven Track Record: Over 25 years of healthcare IT experience and 50+ industry awards reflect a strong commitment to innovation and partner success.
- Deep EHR Integration: Designed for seamless embedding within existing EHR and health IT environments, minimizing workflow disruption for clinical staff.
Cons
- Enterprise-Oriented Pricing: DrFirst is primarily designed for health systems and EHR vendors; pricing is not publicly available and likely requires enterprise negotiation.
- Implementation Complexity: Deep integration with existing EHR and clinical systems may require significant technical resources and onboarding time.
- Limited Fit for Solo Practices: The platform's breadth and enterprise focus may be more than independent or small-practice providers need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DrFirst?
DrFirst is a healthcare IT company that provides integrated medication management solutions, including e-prescribing, electronic prior authorization, medication history, patient engagement, and population health tools, for healthcare organizations and EHR vendors.
What is Rcopia?
Rcopia is DrFirst's core e-prescribing platform. It delivers adaptive clinical workflows that allow providers to prescribe medications — including controlled substances — efficiently while accessing real-time PDMP data, price transparency, and medication history at the point of care.
Does DrFirst support prescribing controlled substances electronically?
Yes. DrFirst offers Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS), which includes in-workflow visibility into Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data to help clinicians minimize overprescribing risks while remaining compliant with state and federal mandates.
Who is DrFirst designed for?
DrFirst primarily serves EHR vendors, health IT companies, hospital systems, and large healthcare organizations that need to embed or extend medication management capabilities within their existing clinical environments.
How does DrFirst improve medication adherence?
DrFirst's Prescription Engagement tools send personalized messages to patients with cost-savings information, educational content, and prescription reminders. Combined with Price Transparency features that reduce prescription abandonment, these tools keep patients engaged and on track with their treatments.
