(Ontario) Filling Methadone Prescriptions
When filling prescription for a dynamic quantity mixture such as Methadone 10mg/mL Solution in Tang, the quantity being dispensed in the prescription reflect the number of milligrams of methadone that has been prescribed to the patient. Pricing will therefore be calculated based on the milligrams.
Rx Detail provides an interface for specialized Methadone functions. The Methadone window in Rx Detail provides the ability to enter carries, as well as the Methadone dosage in milligrams, the number of millilitres of stock solution, and the ingestion date for each prescription. To use these functions, your Methadone mixture must be have the Methadone flag turned ON in the Mixture folder. For more information about setting the Methadone flag, refer to Creating the Methadone Mixture.
Note: It is recommended that dynamic quantity mixtures be used to dispense Methadone prescriptions. Dynamic quantity mixtures allow the total dosages to be pre-calculated by PharmaClik Rx saving several steps when filling Methadone prescriptions. Refer to Creating a Methadone Mixture to learn how to create a dynamic quantity mixture.