Latest revision as of 16:38, 20 June 2025

Pharmacy List and Lookup

VEHRDICT provides access to a nationwide database of pharmacies, enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and convenience of prescription management. Whether you're entering a new prescription or saving a preferred location for future use, this feature ensures patients receive their medications promptly and correctly.

Why Use the Pharmacy List?

Maintaining a list of frequently used or nearby pharmacies enables:

Faster e-prescribing workflows.
Fewer manual entry errors when selecting pharmacy details.
Consistent use of preferred pharmacy locations for specific patients.
Improved patient satisfaction through accurate and timely fulfillment.

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Tip: Be sure to select and verify the correct pharmacy address to avoid delivery or pickup delays.

Accessing the Pharmacy List

To view and manage pharmacy records, navigate to: Lists → Pharmacies

Adding Pharmacies by ZIP Code

You can import all pharmacies in a specific ZIP code using the following steps:

Click the Import button at the top right of the Pharmacy List page.
Enter the desired **ZIP code** in the prompt.
Click OK.
VEHRDICT will automatically import every pharmacy registered in that ZIP code to your pharmacy list.

This saves time by eliminating the need to manually enter common local pharmacies.

Search Functionality

The search bar at the top of the table lets you find pharmacies based on any column value, such as:

Pharmacy Name
Address
City or State
ZIP Code
NPI or other identifiers

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Pharmacy Lookup on Map

The Look Up function allows providers and staff to view nearby pharmacies on a map based on their current location. This is useful for:

Selecting the most convenient pharmacy for the patient.
Confirming addresses and hours of operation.
Comparing pharmacy distances visually.

Selecting a Pharmacy for a Patient

When entering patient demographics or during prescription entry:

Click the pharmacy selection dropdown.
Search and select the desired pharmacy from your saved list.
Optionally, click the Google Maps link (if available) to verify the location visually.

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Tip: You can assign a default or preferred pharmacy to each patient record to streamline future e-prescriptions.

Integration with e-Prescribing

Pharmacies from this list are available for selection when writing prescriptions under the Electronic Prescriptions section. This integration ensures that data flows smoothly from patient chart to pharmacy delivery, with address accuracy checks and delivery preferences honored.

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-VEHRDICT provides users with access to a nationwide database of pharmacies, enhancing convenience and accuracy in prescription management. When entering patient information, users can select a preferred pharmacy from the database, with options to verify the address for accuracy. Additionally, users can view local pharmacies on Google Maps, enabling them to select the most suitable pharmacy based on location and patient preference. This integrated feature streamlines the prescription process, ensuring that patients receive their medications promptly and accurately.
+= Pharmacy List and Lookup =
-It's useful to have nearby or commonly used pharmacy locations saved in a list to make e-Prescribing medication quicker and easier. To view your pharmacy list, click '''Lists''' > '''Pharmacies'''. To add pharmacy locations to your list, click '''Import''' then type in a zip code you want to use pharmacy locations in then click '''OK'''. Every pharmacy within that zip code will be added to your list of pharmacies.
+VEHRDICT provides access to a nationwide database of pharmacies, enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and convenience of prescription management. Whether you're entering a new prescription or saving a preferred location for future use, this feature ensures patients receive their medications promptly and correctly.
+== Why Use the Pharmacy List? ==
+Maintaining a list of frequently used or nearby pharmacies enables:
-[[File:pharmacy_list_nx_import.jpg|800px]]
+* Faster e-prescribing workflows.
+* Fewer manual entry errors when selecting pharmacy details.
+* Consistent use of preferred pharmacy locations for specific patients.
+* Improved patient satisfaction through accurate and timely fulfillment.
+> {{Tip|Be sure to select and verify the correct pharmacy address to avoid delivery or pickup delays.}}
-==Search==
+== Accessing the Pharmacy List ==
-Use the search bar to find a specific pharmacy or a pharmacy in a certain location. This will work for any parameter in the table as shown.
+To view and manage pharmacy records, navigate to:
+'''Lists''' → '''Pharmacies'''
-[[File:pharmacy_zip.jpg|800px]]
+[[File:pharmacy_list_nx_import.jpg|center|800px|Pharmacy List - Import by ZIP Code]]
-==Look Up==
+== Adding Pharmacies by ZIP Code ==
-The lookup option allows the user to navigate to a map and find a Pharmacy nearest to their current location.
+You can import all pharmacies in a specific ZIP code using the following steps:
-[[File:pharmacy_lookup.jpg|800px]]
+# Click the '''Import''' button at the top right of the Pharmacy List page.
+# Enter the desired **ZIP code** in the prompt.
+# Click '''OK'''.
+# VEHRDICT will automatically import every pharmacy registered in that ZIP code to your pharmacy list.
+This saves time by eliminating the need to manually enter common local pharmacies.
+== Search Functionality ==
+The search bar at the top of the table lets you find pharmacies based on any column value, such as:
+* Pharmacy Name
+* Address
+* City or State
+* ZIP Code
+* NPI or other identifiers
+[[File:pharmacy_zip.jpg|center|800px|Search Pharmacies by ZIP or Name]]
+> {{Note|This feature is especially helpful when verifying prescription destinations or looking up alternative options near a patient.}}
+== Pharmacy Lookup on Map ==
+The '''Look Up''' function allows providers and staff to view nearby pharmacies on a map based on their current location. This is useful for:
+* Selecting the most convenient pharmacy for the patient.
+* Confirming addresses and hours of operation.
+* Comparing pharmacy distances visually.
+[[File:pharmacy_lookup.jpg|center|800px|Look Up - Pharmacy Location on Map]]
+== Selecting a Pharmacy for a Patient ==
+When entering patient demographics or during prescription entry:
+# Click the pharmacy selection dropdown.
+# Search and select the desired pharmacy from your saved list.
+# Optionally, click the Google Maps link (if available) to verify the location visually.
+> {{Tip|You can assign a default or preferred pharmacy to each patient record to streamline future e-prescriptions.}}
+== Integration with e-Prescribing ==
+Pharmacies from this list are available for selection when writing prescriptions under the [[Electronic Prescriptions]] section. This integration ensures that data flows smoothly from patient chart to pharmacy delivery, with address accuracy checks and delivery preferences honored.
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+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Electronic Prescriptions]]
+* [[Lists Overview]]
+* [[Patient Chart Overview]]