To supply different brands from the same prescription, we can use the partial supply feature. This function can be used when a medication is out of stock, or has been discontinued, etc.
- Follow the directions for the article How do I manage Partial Supplies?
- Click on the Partial page at the top of the application
- Click Supply next to the script that you would like to supply
- The Support Partial pop up will appear
- Next to the Product in the Supply Partial window, select the pencil edit icon
- Choose the alternative brand of the same medication you would like to supply to the patient or search for the product in the drop-down product menu, then select Confirm
- Enter in the Supply Quantity that you would like to supply to the patient (this may be the full remaining quantity or only part of the remaining quantity)
- Click Supply, then input your username and password and click Complete
A note will automatically be added to this entry: "Product changed from BRAND A to BRAND B" additional notes can be added at the end of this note, or a different note may be added.