How to electronically prescribe a compound medication with a controlled substance

Drug Database Migration - Coming Soon to DrChrono!

In partnership with First Databank MedKnowledge (current drug database), DrChrono now supports the ability to electronically send compound medications that contain a controlled substance.

How to e-prescribe a compound medication with a controlled substance

1. From the patient chart, navigate to Send eRx.

2. Choose Compound as the "type"

3. Once selected the Compound Parts dropdown will appear

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4. Enter the medication including the controlled compound parts into the Medication field.

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5. Use the "+" and/or " - " buttons to add/remove the controlled substance(s)

Note: the system will indicate the level of the controlled substance when it is added.

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6. Once it has been detected that the prescription includes a controlled substance, the below box will disappear.

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7. Proceed with entering the remaining information for the prescription (i.e. SIG, Dispense etc.)

8. Select Pharmacy

9. Preview Prescription

10. Send Prescription

11. An Authentication Required pop out window will appear to enter the required information.

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12. Sign & Send Prescription

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