You can document the medications to prescribe to a patient using the Medications module.
- Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR.
- Open the Intake template.
- In the Medications panel, select Add/Update.
The Medications module opens.
- Select Prescribe New.
The Medication Search template opens.
- Search for and select a medicine from the list.
- Enter the Sig, Quantity, Refills, and Start date details.
- Select the Prescribed elsewhere check box, if applicable.
- Select Accept.
- Close the Medications module.
Note: If applicable, you can select the Comment link to open the Medication Comment template. You must not use the Medication Comment template to list medications the patient is consuming. You can use the Medication Comment template as a temporary location to list all the unknown medications the patient is consuming along with the dosage and sig details.