Create Electronic Prescriptions

 Controlled substances cannot be electronically prescribed at this time. 

1. In the Chart module, click eRx.  Internet Explorer will open with the Compose Rx tab selected.  If you do not see the interface, check the taskbar to ensure that Internet Explorer is the focus.

2. In the Drug Search field, enter the medication name, then click Drug Search.

3. The results will display. If using eRx - Comprehensive, and you have attached an insurance Formulary to this patient, formulary information appears in the first column.

4. Click on the medication to select it. 
   
   If using eRx - Comprehensive, the system will check for severe Drug-Drug or Drug-Allergy Interactions and display an alert if applicable.  If an alert displays and you want to select a different medication, close the alert, then cancel and delete the order.  Then repeat step 2 - 3.
   
   The medication will be in a pending status. 

5. At a minimum select the Frequency.  Other information defaults may automatically fill in.  Edit as needed.   For dosage and frequency, you may need to scroll up or down to find the value.  Click Save Rx.

6. Review the current medication order for accuracy.
   - To edit, click EDIT.
   - To remove the entire order, click [X].
   - To add another medication, repeat steps 2 - 4.
7. When you are finished entering medications, click Take Complete Rx to Review Page to proceed with the transmission. If using the eRx - Comprehensive version, the system will check for moderate Drug Interactions.

8. To print the prescription(s) and save the medication to the eRx list of current medications, click Print Rx/Add to Current Meds.
   To only save the medication to the eRx list of current medications, click Finish/Add to Current Meds.
   To transmit the prescription(s) electronically, click Transmit Rx. 

9. In the Pharmacy List, select the pharmacy to send the prescription(s) to.
10. Click Transmit Rx/Add to Record to transmit the prescription.
11. Visit the patient's Chart module to automatically copy the prescription into the patient's Medication List and Progress Notes. 
    EHR users:  Check to make sure an RxNorm code is attached to the medication.

Make sure to periodically log in and check for rejected prescriptions so no prescriptions slip through the cracks.