Adding a New Prescriber

A prescriber is authorised to issue prescriptions, for example, doctors, nurses, vets. 

To add a new prescriber:

1. From either:
   • Dispensary - With a patient selected, enter the clinicians surname (full or partial) and press <Enter>. The Find Prescriber form displays, select Add, or
   • Tools - Inquiry - Prescriber
     
2. The Prescriber Details screen displays:

   

3. Complete as appropriate:
   • Title
   • First name
   • Last name
   • Type
   • NHS number
   • Telephone
   • Fax
   • Email
     
   • DILS - Tick to enable.
   • EPS - Tick to enable.
   • Frequently Used - Tick to enable.
4. Select the Practice tab:

   

5. Complete as appropriate:

   • Practice ID
   • Practice
   • Address
   • Postcode - The postcode must be in the correct format e.g. AB12 3CD.
   • Telephone
   • Fax
   • Email
6. Select OK to save.