In the Formulary field, select the formulary provider.
In the Find field, enter a full or partial medication name, and then select the appropriate name from the list of matches.
The search results display the following:
OTC (Over the Counter) next to the target medication.
Generic next to the parent medication when known.
No value appears when a brand exists for the medication.
From the list of medications in the search results, select the applicable medication dosage.
Any related Formulary Note, Copay, and Coverage information appear.
Any available formulary alternatives that are at a higher formulary status than the selected dosage appear in the list. Alternatives list with all strengths, not just the strength equal to the target medication. Either payer alternatives or therapeutic alternatives display, but not both. If payer alternatives exist, they display beneath the Payer Specified Alternatives grouping. If therapeutic alternatives exist, they display beneath the Alternatives grouping. When the formulary status is unknown, the search does not display payer or therapeutic alternatives.
Note: The formulary search does not support Medication Search Favorites List.
If necessary, select a medication from the list of alternatives.
To view additional information about the selected medication, right-click the formulary and select External Preference.
To prescribe a medication for the patient, do one of the following:
Select Select.
Right-click the medication and select Prescribe.
Double-click the medication.
Note: To select multiple medications hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard and make your selection. If you have enabled Medication Cart and Add to Cart Display Options, all selected medications appear in the Selected Medications list.
