How to Create, Reuse, and Print Ad Hoc Prescriptions in Profile

article overview this article is intended for clinical users, and it outlines the steps needed for creating a new ad hoc prescription docid\ bexv34yl65okj2uuo8dbwusing a saved ad hoc prescription template docid\ bexv34yl65okj2uuo8dbwprinting an ad hoc prescription docid\ bexv34yl65okj2uuo8dbw a companion video is also available to guide you through the process note the video above, you'll notice that the order items are automatically being added to the usual scripts this is a preference that can be changed by going to organisation / preferences / general / scripts and instructions and deselecting the always add to usual checkbox feature overview ad hoc prescriptions in profile allow you to prescribe medications that arent available in the standard formulary, such as newly introduced drugs or custom compounds below are three key actions you may need to take when working with ad hoc prescriptions scenario 1 creating a new ad hoc prescription from scratch use this when the medication is not available in the formulary go to medical record / new encounter / scripts click the blue create new ad hoc prescription icon from the order items toolbar in the new ad hoc prescription window, the take field will be blank type the medication name into the take field (e g hydrocortisone 1%) add in the dose amount and frequency in the relevant fields if standard dosing does not apply tick the only checkbox to use dose text instead of dose and frequency fields enter custom instructions (e g , "apply twice daily") input the quantity (e g , 100 mg) once all of the mandatory fields have been entered, you'll notice that the ok button is enabled (optional) configure additional fields route (e g , prn for "as required") brand substitution not permitted long term use (optional) tick remember to save this entry as a reusable template click ok to finalise and add the prescription to today's order your ad hoc prescription should now be visible scenario 2 using a saved ad hoc prescription template use this when you've previously saved a custom medication and want to reuse or adjust it click the red create new ad prescription using a template icon from the order items toolbar choose a saved template from the list (e g , hydrocortisone 1%) double click to modify instructions as needed (e g , change to hydrocortisone 2%) avoid ticking remember if you don't want to save a second version click ok to apply the updated prescription note only create templates for prescriptions you use regularly to keep the list manageable scenario 3 printing an ad hoc prescription once a prescription has been added click the print icon review the print to pdf printout, which includes item count clinician and patient details prescription instructions to manage how prescriptions are printed (optional) to split the prescriptions select a prescription right click and select separate prescription order this will separate each prescriptions into two different print jobs (optional) to merge two prescriptions into one print job, simply click on a prescription and drag and drop it onto another prescription line item click ok learn more for more information on prescriptions please click on the article links below how to add, manage and print new prescriptions in profile docid\ wr0 zxcylp6c s0ilhrouusual prescriptions docid 0gfxb1m y0soregqdczxb