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Document Dispensing Medication by Scanning Barcode

You can document medication dispensed to a patient in your practice by scanning the barcode printed on the medication package.

  1. On the MICS Dispensing template, expand the Medication Dispensing panel.
  2. Select the sub-location, if enabled.
  3. Select the Scan Barcode button.
  4. Scan the medication barcode printed on the medication package.
    The Source, Medication, Lot Number, Unit Type, Exp. Date and CPT Code fields fill in. The system also runs a DUR Check for the medication.

  5. Select the interactions you want to acknowledge, enter the reason, and select Acknowledge.
    The Number Pad window opens to select quantity.
  6. Select the quantity being given in the Qty field.
  7. Select the administration, location, and side in the corresponding fields.
  8. Enter your notes in the Notes field.
  9. Select Add/Update.