Creating adjust-as-directed prescriptions (new prescriber)

Note: This information applies to the new prescriber (see New prescriber).

Adjust-as-directed prescriptions are used when a patient requires regular changes in dosage directions based on their monitored state. For example, if you have a patient on Warfarin, you regularly provide the patient with new directions based on their INR lab results.

When you create an adjust-as-directed prescription you can enter more general instructions without completing the standard dosage fields.

Steps

1.

Start a prescription similar to how you would a basic prescription. See step 1 to step 4 in Creating basic prescriptions (new prescriber).

2.

In the prescription type list, select Adjust as Directed. The prescription detail entry area opens with no dosing, frequency or duration fields.

3.

In the Other Directions text area, enter your general instructions to the patient.

4.

In the Dispense Quantity field, enter the amount of medication you want the pharmacy to dispense.

Note: The EMR cannot calculate the dispense quantity for adjust-as-directed prescriptions.

5.

In the Refills field, enter the number of refills.

6.

Print or save the prescription. See step 13 in Creating basic prescriptions (new prescriber).