To begin the process of adding a new compiled compound, click the “Add Prescription” button in the upper right-hand corner of the Patient Details page.
Note: ICD diagnosis codes can support up to two diagnoses per prescription. CDT diagnosis codes can support one diagnosis code per prescription. A diagnosis is required if you order a compound with a controlled substance as an ingredient.Search for a compound ingredient by typing in the name of the ingredient. An autocomplete dropdown will be triggered if the user enters a string of three or more characters. Select the ingredient from the autocomplete drop-down list. If the compound ingredient does not appear in the autocomplete drop-down, enter the compound ingredient as a free-text entry and click “Next” to go to Step 3.
Select the desired strength, dispense unit, and dispense unit amount for the ingredient. Only the legal variations of the drug will be available to prevent any errors.
Add ingredient to the compiled compound. The favorites tab will disappear and be replaced by the compiled compound screen.
Repeat steps one through three until every ingredient has been added. Ingredients can be removed by selecting the (-) next to the ingredient on the right part of the add prescription tab. Ingredients cannot be edited after they have been added. When all ingredients have been added, name and build the compound.
Fill in the prescription details by completing the following fields:
- Effective Date - Patient Directions* (1000 characters)
- Dispense*
- Dispense Unit*
- Refills*
- Days Supply
- No Substitutions (check if substitutions are not allowed)
- Pharmacy Notes (click the “+” icon next to Show Pharmacy Notes to show the field)
- UrgentClick “Save Prescription” to add the prescription to the patient’s Pending Medications list.
Save Compound as a FavoriteSaving a compiled compound as a favorite saves all entered prescription details and compound ingredients. You can access your favorites through the My Favorites list in Step 1 of the Add Prescription workflow. This will take you directly to Step 3 to edit prescription details and submit the form.
To save a prescription as a favorite:
1. In the final step of the Add Prescription workflow, fill in the prescription details.
2. Click the Star icon next to “Save As Favorite” and click “Save Prescription.”
3. A pop-up will appear. Enter a nickname for the favorite and click “OK”. If you would like to save this as a Master Favorite, add an asterisk (*) to the beginning of the nickname.
4. The prescription will be added to the Pending Medications list, and a copy of the prescription will be saved as a favorite.
Dose Spot's workflow for ordering compound medications
Written by Krystle Thornton
Updated over a week ago