Add new drug openemr 5.0.1
Here are the steps to add a new drug in OpenEMR 5.0.1:
Prerequisites:
- You have a working OpenEMR 5.0.1 installation.
- You have the necessary permissions to modify the database and configuration files.
Step 1: Log in to OpenEMR
Log in to OpenEMR using your administrator credentials.
Step 2: Go to the Drug Module
Click on the "Drugs" tab in the top menu bar.
Step 3: Click on "Add New Drug"
Click on the "Add New Drug" button at the top right corner of the page.
Step 4: Fill in the Drug Information
Fill in the required information for the new drug, including:
- Drug Name: Enter the name of the new drug.
- Drug Code: Enter a unique code for the new drug.
- Strength: Enter the strength of the drug (e.g., 10mg, 20mg, etc.).
- Unit: Select the unit of measurement for the drug (e.g., tablet, capsule, etc.).
- Form: Select the form of the drug (e.g., oral, injectable, etc.).
- Manufacturer: Enter the name of the manufacturer of the drug.
- Description: Enter a brief description of the drug.
Step 5: Add the Drug to the Database
Click the "Add" button to add the new drug to the database.
Step 6: Verify the Drug Information
Verify that the new drug has been added successfully by checking the "Drugs" list.
Step 7: Update the Drug List
Update the drug list by clicking on the "Update" button at the top right corner of the page.
Step 8: Test the New Drug
Test the new drug by creating a new prescription or order for the drug to ensure that it is working correctly.
That's it! You have successfully added a new drug to OpenEMR 5.0.1.