The Prescriber field displays the previously set prescriber for the patient. This field is disabled if the Item Type is set to S3 Recordable Supply or Continued Dispensing or if the patient is deactivated.
You can look for a prescriber by entering the:
- Prescriber name
- Prescriber number
- Code
- Address
As you enter a prescriber’s name, results matching your search entry are displayed with the following information:
- Title: Title of the prescriber
- Name: Given name of the prescriber
- Surname: Surname or family name of the prescriber
- Address: Mailing address of the prescriber
- Prescriber #: The number registered to the selected prescriber
- Prescriber Type(s): The type of prescriber
- Phone #: The prescriber’s contact number
If you specify a usual Prescriber for a patient, the Prescriber is automatically selected when the patient is selected. The usual Prescriber is set on the Identity tab of the Patient Details screen. There is also an option to automatically select the patient’s last Prescriber if no usual Prescriber has been set up.
CAUTION
Please check with your Pharmacy Board and other professional guidelines before using either of these automatic Prescriber selections.
You can highlight frequently used Prescribers so they stand out in lists.
You can highlight, deactivate and edit Prescribers directly from the Prescriber list. When the list is dropped down, press F2 or right-click on a record to display the Actions menu, then choose the required action.
Prescriber Name
To select a Prescriber using their name:
1. In the Prescriber box, type part of the Prescriber’s surname.
2. If your system is setup for automatic searches, the drop-down list is displayed. If not, press Enter. The Prescriber list drops down with the closest match highlighted.
3. Select the Prescriber you want, then choose OK.
When you select a prescriber, their address and type are shown below the Prescriber field.
TIP
If the Prescriber you are looking for is not there, choose Add in the Prescriber drop-down list. Enter the Prescriber’s information in the Prescriber Details screen, then choose OK.
Prescriber Number
The prescriber number is often the most efficient way of selecting a Prescriber. To select a Prescriber using their prescriber number:
In the Prescriber box, type the Prescriber number.
Press Enter.
TIP
Use this method if you have a lot of transient (casual) doctors. If the prescriber number is not found, you can save and use it as a new transient Prescriber immediately with a single action.
Prescriber Code
Each Prescriber has a unique identifying code generated by Clear Dispense. You can change this code in the Prescriber Details screen.
NOTE
If you have converted your data from another system, the unique Prescriber identification codes are retained in Clear Dispense.
If the Prescriber code is available (for instance, if you have assigned easy-to-remember codes to frequently used Prescribers) it is the fastest way to select a Prescriber.
To select a Prescriber using their code:
1. In the Prescriber box, type a full stop followed by the code.
2. Press Enter.
Prescriber Address
To select a Prescriber using their address:
1. Drop-down the Prescriber list by pressing Alt+Down Arrow or by clicking on the with the mouse.
2. Type the address search details in to the Street or Suburb search row boxes. The list is updated with the closest match highlighted.
3. Select the Prescriber you want, then choose OK.
