You can issue prescriptions and view previously issued prescriptions. 

Issuing prescriptions

1. With a patient file open on the Chart tab.
2. Select the Prescriptions tab.
3. Click +1 to add a new prescription.
4. This will open the Create Prescription window.
   

   Notes: If the patient has a medical alert displayed in their Patient Record, it will also be displayed in this window in case the condition affects their medication.

5. Before prescribing any medication, check the patient’s full medical history.
   While some medical alert information is presented in the Prescription window, this is intended as a prompt when creating a prescription, and is not a substitute for reviewing the patient's full medical record in the Medical tab.
6. If you are logged in as a provider, your ID will automatically appear in the Provider field.
   If not, use the list button to select the provider who is authorising the Prescription.
7. The Date field will be fixed to “today's” date.
8. Click the Select Prescription Items button to select prescription items, or the Select Dispensary Items button to add items from the Dispensary.
9. The procedure for each is the same.
10. Select the items by ticking the checkbox next to each item.
    1. If a listed item has incorrect details, highlight the item then edit by clicking the edit e|d button.
    2. If the item you want to prescribe is not listed, but you know its details, click the +1 button to open the Add Prescription window, then add the item.
       

       Tip: If there is an existing item similar to the one you wish to dispense or prescribe, you can choose this item and edit the details at the time you print the prescription or print the dispensary item.

11. When you have selected all the items you wish to prescribe to the current patient, click the OK button.
12. If you have just added prescription items and wish to add dispensary items as well, repeat the above procedure from the point of selecting the button, using the Select Dispensary Items button.
13. When you have completed adding all items, click OK to create and print if required.
14. Once a prescription is issued to a patient, a record is stored in the Prescriptions tab for future reference.

Viewing a patient’s prescriptions

On the Prescriptions tab select an entry then click the i button or double-click on any entry to display it on screen.