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Add User-Defined Medications from the Medications Module

You cannot delete a user-defined medication. The Add UDM button is available only if the Allow Entry of User Defined Medication universal preference is set to True.

  1. Open the Medication Search window.
    Medication Search

  2. Select the search type from the Search list.
  3. Enter a full or partial name of the medication in the Find field.
  4. If the medication does not exist in your database, select Add UDM.
    The Add User Defined Medication window opens. The Brand Name and Generic Name fields are required.
    Add User Defined Medication

  5. Enter the medication information, including:
    • Form
    • DEA Class
    • Strength
    • Route
  6. Add Defaults information, including:
    • Quantity
    • Refills
    • Generic OK
    • Default SIG
  7. For Generic Source select one of the following:
    • Single
    • Multiple
    • Unspecified
  8. For Status select one of the following:
    • Prescription Only
    • Over the Counter
  9. For DEA Regulations, select or clear the Do not allow faxing check box.
  10. Select a State DEA Class from the list.
    Add User Defined Medication

  11. Select Add.
Related tasks
Open the Medication Search Window