0. The goal of this step is let PHARMACIST know what drugs to give to PATIENT.
1. DOCTOR may find that PATIENT still has some drug prescription going on.
1. DOCTOR searches for a drug.
1. A drug may have two names: brand name and generic name.
2. A drug is first invented and produced by certain brand under a registered brand name like Panadol.
3. After a brand name drug patent expires, other companies may produce drug with same formulae under a generic name, which is Paracetamol.
4. Searching for either brands or active ingridients is expected.
5. A drug may be taken into body via different paths, called routes of administration.
2. DOCTOR adds a drug.
1. Drugs may have interactions with each other, which may not be desired.
2. Drugs may be low in stock, or ran out, so alternative may be needed.
3. DOCTOR specifies usage of the drug.
1. Drugs may need to be administered with certain frequency.
2. Drugs may need to be administered immediately.
4. DOCTOR repeatedly adds more drugs.
5. DOCTOR saves prescription.
1. This may mark the ending of a consultation (or a visit).
6. Prescription is transferred to PHARMACY.
1. As of v.85 ERP of drugs and EMR are provided by separate solutions.