> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.eka.care/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prescription

> Medical prescriptions and treatment instructions within Core EMR

## 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](/api-reference/doc-tool/prescription-api/get-prescription-details)) section.

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## 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.

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## Notes & Considerations

* **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.

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## Ideal For

* Clinics and hospitals
* EMR and HMS platforms
* Telemedicine providers
* Pharmacy and medication management systems

Read more : ([API Reference - Prescription](/api-reference/doc-tool/prescription-api/get-prescription-details)) section.