You can add medications to a patient's active medication list from the Medications widget on the patient summary page. There are two ways you can add medications to a patient's medication list:
- Clicking the Add Medication button
- Accessing Medication History information
Add Medication
Start on the patient summary page and go to the Medications widget.
Step 1: Click Add Medication at the bottom-left corner of the widget.
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Step 2: Search for the drug you want to add by typing in the name. Search results will appear automatically in a drop-down right below. Click the drug you wish to add.
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Step 3: Select the desired strength you wish to prescribe. Doing so will prompt the Add Medication window.
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Step 4: In the Add Medication window, fill in the required information in the appropriate fields, then click Add.
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Step 5: The medication you have just added will appear in the Medications widget as an active medication for the patient.
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