Last updated: 16 April 2026
Once a medication has been issued to a patient, it can be prescribed using the prescription flow. This is a separate step from issuing the medication itself.
Before issuing a prescription, the medication must already exist on the patient's record. Use Issue Medication to add medications first (see the Managing Medications article).
Search and select from the patient's medications. For each medication, specify:
You can add multiple medications to a single prescription.
Review and update the patient's contact information. The prescribing service requires:
Any missing fields must be completed before proceeding.
Configure how the prescription is issued:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft | Save without issuing |
| Collection | Issue for patient collection |
| Contact | Issue to a selected contact (e.g. pharmacy) |
| Delivery | Issue for delivery |
| Issue Only | Issue without a specific fulfilment method |
After submission, a success screen confirms the prescription has been created and shows a summary of the medications, issue method, and any notifications sent.
Switch to Print mode (via the tab at the top) to generate a printable prescription PDF instead of issuing electronically. The print flow allows you to:
Tip: Always issue the medication to the patient's record first, then use this flow to create the prescription.
Note: Electronic prescribing requires Signature Rx to be connected. See the Signature Rx article in Integrations & Apps for setup instructions.