Creating a new medication

1. On the chart, select the meds tab and 'new'.
   
2. Select a favorite medication, or search in the search bar and click ok.
   
1. For preference of the search box NOT opening every time a new medication is created, check the box highlighted below.

1. Complete all required fields, specifically the quantity unit and quantity, OR the quantity unit and the dosage line along the bottom. (The quantity will auto calculate in the background).

*Note, if a favorite has been selected, these fields may already be filled in.

1. If the medication is a triplicate, check off the box 'Provincially monitored compound'.
   

1. Confirm pharmacy, e-sign and send, or e-sign to send later.
   

1. Confirmation medication has been sent.
   

Setting up medication favorites

Save commonly used medications as a favorite, saving time entering all the details in every time it is used.

Create a medication on a patient chart, shown above. Once all the details are entered, click save as a favorite.

Select the group to add the favorite to, to a specific practitioner or shared for the whole clinic to use as a favorite.

Click here to review editing favorite medications and the groups they belong to.

 

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