--- title: How to Add, Edit, and Approve a Prescription  description: How to Add, Edit, and Approve a Prescription --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/how-to-add-edit-and-approve-a-prescription-#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://support.populateemr.com/tickets?hsLang=en) ![](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full%20Logo%20-%20Black-1.png?width=250&height=67&name=Full%20Logo%20-%20Black-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://support.populateemr.com/tickets) - [Contact us](mailto:support@populate.com) [Contact us](mailto:support@populate.com) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Populate Help Desk](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Charts](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/charts?hsLang=en) September 1, 2026 # How to Add, Edit, and Approve a Prescription  ## Adding, editing and approving prescription  From patient charts, go to the "Meds & Allergies" tab and click "Add/Edit Pharmacies" ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/3396953a-4e31-49b6-bcfb-223e78d185eb.png) You can either click "Search By Patient" to search for all the pharmacies relevant to the patient's location or fill out the fields below to search manually. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/d368a064-2b8a-4d7f-b5e4-be44e005c292.png) From the results, select the pharmacies you want to add. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/94c7e6e5-776b-4537-98f2-2aa057f00a0f.png) Next, click "Add Prescription" to start creating a prescription for the patient. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/cbc63f82-126d-411f-87f8-ef66a46e8335.png) First you have to enter the name of the medicine you want to prescribe. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/15c0c002-4f15-4eeb-aca5-729932f3a853.png) Next select the strength from the list provided. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/1229c70d-1fd0-4b4f-b3ad-dcb81c9a041c.png) Your pharmacy information will be auto-pulled from the previous actions. You can also change the pharmacy if you want from here. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/e3ec4fab-5336-4b47-8127-a8e4bc4c985b.png) Enter the "Effective Date" for the medication. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/612599eb-1d62-4244-903f-1374d35962db.png) Select a date from the calendar or click "Today" to set the effective date. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/5f262cb2-04c9-4591-b2a4-781beb9c8049.png) Enter the directions for drug intake in the "Patient Directions" field. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/54474406-f4eb-4ea2-abdd-f93e6936340c.png) You can also save this prescription as a favorite to use afterward. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/69053034-5015-4941-b983-1ae570cb6b07.png) Click "Save Prescription" once you're done filling out all the fields. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/990a4816-24aa-4ab7-9a70-eeb0529f620f.png) If you save the prescription as a favorite, you'll be asked to name it for the favorites list. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/2968f0c1-4e66-4e81-8ed5-9e0d98721cd1.png) Click "OK" after entering the nickname of your choice. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/cf29bb47-27ff-4991-9307-59eeb623d6cf.png) Upon saving, you'll find the completed prescription here. Select it to edit or send it to the patient. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/d7e74e17-9622-43da-ae3d-99bb0a412767.png) To edit the prescription, click "Actions" and you'll be presented with a list of things you can do. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/c1d37d29-4e35-4a99-a3d3-cbdf922b452d.png) Click "Approve and Send" once the prescription is ready to be sent. You can also approve and print the prescription if you want. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/b1f99fd0-6087-4176-8ce4-6b0e6c29e493.png) To complete the approval, you'll have to enter your DoseSpot PIN and hit "Submit". And that's it! Your prescription will be created and sent to the patient on time. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/0ee74cae-77f1-4ef9-a322-2a7d9ec1a279/ff3bd506-5234-4cfb-a208-bfc1dbaa4cb1/0adcb76d-d358-499f-a8d4-a3e3a026472b/images/c4ff4920-7d1d-4a15-8149-6ce62771cfc3.png) - [FAQ](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/faq?hsLang=en) - [Support](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/support?hsLang=en) - [Billing](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/billing?hsLang=en) - [Appointments](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/appointments?hsLang=en) - [Visit Notes](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/visit-notes?hsLang=en) - [Charts](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/charts?hsLang=en) - [Encounters](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/encounters?hsLang=en) - [Intake](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/intake?hsLang=en) - [To-Dos & Stickies](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/to-dos-stickies?hsLang=en) - [Fax & Reports](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/fax-reports?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/settings?hsLang=en) - [Rachel—AI Agent](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/rachel-ai-agent?hsLang=en) - [Forms](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/forms?hsLang=en) [![](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full%20Logo%20-%20Black-1.png?width=250&height=67&name=Full%20Logo%20-%20Black-1.png)](https://knowledge.populateemr.com/?hsLang=en) 6790 Embarcadero Ln #100, Carlsbad, CA 92011 [mailto:support@populate.com](mailto:support@populate.com) Copyright © 2025, Populate EMR, Inc.