Order Creation
Use the Order Creation page to create a new delivery order for a patient.
How to Start a New Order
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Go to the Deliveries page.
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Click the blue plus (+) button in the top-right corner of the screen.
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Begin typing the patient’s name in the Full Name field.
Existing Patient
If the patient profile already exists in the Patients page:
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The patient’s name will appear in the dropdown list.
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Select the correct patient from the dropdown.
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The remaining patient information will be filled in automatically.
New Patient
If the patient does not already exist:
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Enter the patient information manually.
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Once the order is created, the patient profile will be saved for future orders.
1. Patient Information
Complete the required patient details in the Patient Information section.
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Field |
Description |
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Full Name |
Enter the patient’s full name. You can search for an existing patient or enter a new name. |
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Address |
Search and select the patient’s delivery address. |
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Unit |
Enter the unit or apartment number, if applicable. |
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Buzzer |
Enter the building buzzer number, if applicable. |
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Phone Number |
Enter the patient’s main phone number. |
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Alternative Phone |
Enter a secondary phone number if available. This field is optional. |
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Pharmacy Notes |
Add any internal notes from the pharmacy. This field is optional. |
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Delivery Instructions |
Add instructions that should be saved to the patient’s profile, such as “leave at front door” or “ring doorbell.” This field is optional and will be saved for future orders. |
2. Delivery Details
Complete the order-specific delivery information in the Delivery Details section.
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Field |
Description |
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Special Instructions |
Add instructions that apply only to this specific order. This field is optional. |
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Fridge Item |
Select Yes if the order contains medication that must be kept refrigerated. |
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Narcotics |
Select Yes if the order contains narcotics. The portal will guide the pharmacy through the required narcotic delivery process. |
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Signature Required |
Select Yes if the driver must collect a signature from the patient. This is set to a custom form for specific pharmacies. |
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Photo Required |
Select Yes if the driver must take a delivery photo upon drop-off. |
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Number of Packages |
Enter the total number of packages included in the order, especially if there is more than one package. |
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RX ID |
Enter the prescription ID, if applicable. This field is optional unless the order contains narcotics. |
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TX ID |
Enter the transaction ID, if applicable. This field is optional and can be used for internal reference. |
Narcotic Orders
When an order is marked as Narcotics, the portal will guide the pharmacy through the required narcotic delivery process based on College of Pharmacists regulations.
For narcotic orders:
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The pharmacy will be asked to sign for releasing the order when the order is submitted.
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The driver must secure the package during transport in a lock box.
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The driver must check the patient’s ID.
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The driver must sign for the package.
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The patient must sign to confirm they received the medication.
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After the delivery is completed, the pharmacy can view and print the custody form from the Order Detail page.
Important: If the patient is not home, the narcotic order will not be delivered.
3. Schedule
In the Schedule section, choose how often the order should recur.
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Schedule Option |
Description |
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Once |
Select this option for a one-time delivery. |
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Weekly |
Select this option if the delivery should repeat every week. Weekly orders can be scheduled for more than one day per week, up to 7 days a week. |
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Bi-Weekly |
Select this option if the delivery should repeat every two weeks. Choose the starting date, and the order will appear every two weeks on the selected day. |
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Every 4 Weeks |
Select this option if the delivery should repeat every four weeks. Choose the starting date, and the order will appear every four weeks on the selected day. |
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Monthly |
Select this option if the delivery should repeat once per month. The order will recur on the selected date each month. |
Recurring schedules are useful for patients who receive medication on a regular basis.
After selecting the correct frequency, click Create Patient & Order.
4. Submit the Order
After clicking Create Patient & Order, the order is created but not yet submitted.
To submit the order:
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Go back to the Deliveries page.
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From the top-right corner, select the date you would like to submit the order for. In most cases, this will be the same day.
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Select the order you want to submit.
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Click the Submit Order button.
Once submitted, the order will be ready for processing.