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Head-to-head · e-Prescribing Software

OnCallData vs SmartRx

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score OnCallData #4 in e-Prescribing Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit OnCallData
SmartRx #6 in e-Prescribing Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit SmartRx

OnCallData leads on 0 checks, SmartRx on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOnCallData · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly SmartRx
  • Most featuresOnCallData · 5 of 6

OnCallData scores higher on our rubric for e-prescribing software: 8.4 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

SmartRx offers free plan; OnCallData doesn't.

OnCallData is the better fit for practices needing broad prescribing and renewal workflows. SmartRx is the better fit for budget-conscious practices needing basic eRx.

  • OnCallData fits best

    Practices needing broad prescribing and renewal workflows

  • SmartRx fits best

    Budget-conscious practices needing basic eRx

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Side by side

Feature OnCallData 8.4/10 Visit ↗ SmartRx 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.7
Ranking #4 in e-Prescribing Software #6 in e-Prescribing Software
Best for Practices needing broad prescribing and renewal workflows Budget-conscious practices needing basic eRx
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $600/user/yr Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone, Email Phone, Email
Compliance 2FA GDPR
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features OnCallData 5/6 · SmartRx 1/6
Controlled substances ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Drug interaction checks ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Formulary checks ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Renewal requests ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
EHR integration ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Handles electronic prescriptions, renewals and controlled substances
  • Checks drug risks, medication history, formulary and patient coverage
  • Supports prior authorizations, PDMP access and EMR integration
  • Create and transmit prescriptions to a pharmacy team for processing
  • Connect patient-management software through a Pharmacy API
  • Support repeats, audit trails and direct-to-patient delivery where appropriate
Cons
  • Costs $600 per provider per year, billed annually
  • Optional one-time integration fees are not included in the starting price
  • Access is web-based; no desktop or mobile app platform is listed
  • Medication and delivery charges may apply despite free platform access
  • The documented API connection does not name specific patient-management systems
  • No verified controlled-substance, interaction or formulary capabilities
Our verdict

OnCallData is a web-based electronic prescribing service for physicians and practice staff. Its workflows cover sending prescriptions and renewal requests to pharmacies, including controlled substances, and processing pharmacy renewal…

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SmartRx is a UK cloud e-prescribing platform for private clinics, private GPs, consultants and eligible independent prescribers. Authorised users can create and transmit electronic prescriptions to SmartRx’s pharmacy team, which reviews…

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  1. OnCallDatae-Prescribing Software 8.4Paid
  2. SmartRxe-Prescribing Software 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OnCallData — where it wins

    • Handles electronic prescriptions, renewals and controlled substances
    • Checks drug risks, medication history, formulary and patient coverage
    • Supports prior authorizations, PDMP access and EMR integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Costs $600 per provider per year, billed annually
    • Optional one-time integration fees are not included in the starting price
    • Access is web-based; no desktop or mobile app platform is listed

  • SmartRx — where it wins

    • Create and transmit prescriptions to a pharmacy team for processing
    • Connect patient-management software through a Pharmacy API
    • Support repeats, audit trails and direct-to-patient delivery where appropriate

    Where it doesn't

    • Medication and delivery charges may apply despite free platform access
    • The documented API connection does not name specific patient-management systems
    • No verified controlled-substance, interaction or formulary capabilities

OnCallData vs SmartRx: questions

Which is better for e-prescribing software, OnCallData or SmartRx?

OnCallData scores higher on our rubric for e-prescribing software: 8.4 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

How do OnCallData and SmartRx compare?

Of the 6 checks we put side by side, OnCallData leads on none, SmartRx on 1, and 5 are level. Free plan only on SmartRx.

Do OnCallData and SmartRx have a free plan?

OnCallData: No. SmartRx: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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