On 7 February 2012, ePrescriptions were introduced in Telemark county (southeast Norway) aiming to improve security and make patients' lives easier.

On 16 November 2011, ePrescriptions were introduced in several Vestfold county municipalities with the aim to increase the level of security of patients, doctors and pharmacies.

Nearly 300 000 ePrescriptions have been issued in Norway since their introduction on 18 October 2011.

On 19 September 2011, the Portuguese Health Ministry released a report which contains a description of the main trends regarding the scope of
ePrescription in the different health system areas.

On 1 August 2011, electronic prescriptions (ePrescriptions) became mandatory for medicines reimbursed by the State.