Prescription
A Prescription is a medical document issued by a doctor to a patient that outlines prescribed medications, dosage instructions, and other treatment recommendations. Prescriptions are a core clinical artifact used to guide medication usage and ongoing care. Within Core EMR, prescriptions are structured records that can be created, stored, shared, and referenced across clinical workflows. Read more : (API Reference - Prescription) section.Use Cases
Clinical Prescribing
Create and manage prescriptions during consultations for acute or chronic conditions.Medication History Tracking
Maintain a longitudinal record of prescribed medications across visits and providers.Digital Prescription Sharing
Generate digital prescriptions that can be shared with patients, pharmacies, or downstream systems.Follow-Up and Continuity of Care
Reference past prescriptions during follow-up visits to assess adherence and treatment outcomes.Pharmacy and Fulfillment Integration
Integrate prescription data with pharmacy systems for dispensing and fulfillment workflows.Audit and Compliance
Maintain prescription records for regulatory compliance, audits, and medico-legal requirements.Notes & Considerations
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Doctor authorization
Prescriptions must be issued by authorized medical professionals. -
Structured medication data
Use standardized drug names and dosage formats to avoid ambiguity. -
Patient safety
Prescriptions should be reviewed for contraindications, allergies, and interactions where applicable. -
Amendments and cancellations
Changes to prescriptions should be versioned or tracked for clarity and auditability. -
Clinical verification required
Prescriptions are part of clinical decision-making and must be validated by clinicians.
Ideal For
- Clinics and hospitals
- EMR and HMS platforms
- Telemedicine providers
- Pharmacy and medication management systems