Before you start
You need a verified MDCN licence, an open encounter, and access to the patient.Steps
1
Open the Meds tab
In the encounter, open Meds.
2
Find the drug
Search the drug list. Controlled drugs are marked Controlled · Sch with their schedule.
3
Check the allergy result
PHB checks the patient’s recorded allergies. You see No recorded allergy conflict for this drug. or an Allergy block:.
4
Fill in the details
Dose, route, frequency, quantity, refills, and whether substitution is allowed. If there is an allergy block and you still want to prescribe, type a clinical override reason.
5
Add it
Click Add prescription. Until you sign, it is a Draft — to be sent on Sign.
6
Sign
Sign the prescription. You see Prescription signed and a Prescription code. The patient is notified and the prescription appears in their app.
What you can do here
- Prescribe from PHB’s drug list, with an allergy check.
- Save drafts while you work.
- Allow or forbid substitution at the pharmacy.
- Set refills. Refill requests come back to your Inbox.
Rules to know
- You can’t cancel or change a signed prescription. Check it before you sign.
- Controlled drugs need an extra security check with your device’s security key before you can sign.
- Drug interaction checking is switched off. It is waiting for clinical sign-off. Check interactions yourself.