Manage Medication Defaults Field Descriptions
You can use the following table when adding or modifying medications.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Displays the brand name of the medication. |
| Generic Name | Displays the generic name of the medication. |
| Form | Displays the form in which the medication is administered. |
| DEA Class | Displays the Drug Enforcement Agency Class that indicates the degree of potential abuse and level of Federal control over the medication. |
| View Associated NDC Identifiers | Displays the National Drug Codes for the medication. The NDC ID is a unique identifier for a medication assigned by the NDC. |
| Do not allow eRx | If the state does not allow electronic prescriptions for this medication, select this check box to prevent users from doing so. |
| Do not allow faxing | If the state does not allow faxed prescriptions for this medication, select this check box to prevent users from doing so. |
| State DEA Class | By default, this field automatically displays the same class selected in the DEA Class field. If necessary, select a different DEA class according to state DEA regulations. You can select a class equal to or lower than the one selected in the DEA Class field. |
| Quantity/ Refills | Set the default values for the Quantity and number of Refills. |
| NADEAN Required | To be compliant with the DATA 2000 statute, select this check box to indicate that the medication requires a provider’s Narcotics Addiction DEA Number (NADEAN) or X DEAN number before it can be prescribed for the treatment of opioid dependence. For more information about using the NADEAN, download the Medications and Medication Allergy Modules User Guide for NextGen® Enterprise EHR from the NextGen Healthcare Success Community. |
| Dispense as Written | Specify whether the generic brand equivalent is permitted for the medication. |