Editing prescription templates

You can edit a prescription template at any time. This does not affect prescriptions already entered for patients.

To edit a prescription template

1. On the Prescription Setup page, under Prescription Templates, complete one of the following:

   • To search for an existing template, under Prescription Templates, in the Search field, begin entering a part of a drug name. The matching templates display as a list or in categories (which are expandable and collapsible sections). Continue entering as needed to narrow the search results.

     

   • If Group by category is selected, expand a section to locate a prescription template in that category.

     

2. Select a prescription template.

   

   The options for editing the prescription template become available.

   

3. Modify the prescription details as necessary.

   Set up the following options:

   • Drug category - Select the drug's category from the drop-down list. To create a new category, select Create a new category and enter the new category name in the generated window.

     

   • Drug name - Enter the drug's name.

     Example: Tylenol III 1000mg.

   • Controlled substance - Select the check box if you want to specify that it's a controlled substance and to have the prescribing provider's DEA number on the prescription.

   • Sig - Enter the dosing instructions.

     Example: Take one pill orally as needed for pain.

   • Dispense and Unit - Enter the amount to dispense in the Dispense field and select the unit of the dispence from the Unit drop-down list. If the desired unit doesn't exist, clicktap Add new unit and enter the new unit's name in the generated window.

     

     Tip: If a generic version of the drug is not allowed, select the Dispense as written radio button. Otherwise, select Generic substitution permitted.

   • Refills - Enter the allowed number of refills. If refills are not allowed, enter '0'.

   • Patient note - Enter any additional notes for the patient.

4. Complete one of the following:

   • To create a new template and preserve the original, clicktap Save as New.

   • To apply the changes to the original template, clicktap Update.