eRx Change Summary

Version 20.13

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About eRx Change Summary

Path: Main Navigation Panel > Refill Requests > Prescription(s) with a Change Request Type > Accept/Deny button

The eRx Change Summary window is used when managing prescription change requests received from the pharmacy. These requests have a Request Type of:

  • Generic Substitution
  • Therapeutic Interchange
  • Prior Authorization
  • Drug Use Evaluation
  • Out of Stock
  • Prescriber Authorization
  • Script Clarification

eRx Change Summary  Map

Number
SectionDescription
1
As-Prescribed Patient The As-Prescribed Patient section contains the patient's information as it was sent to the pharmacy with the original prescription.
2As-Prescribed MedicationThe As-Prescribed Medication section contains the medication information as it was originally sent to the pharmacy.
3PharmacyThe Pharmacy section contains the information for the pharmacy initiating the request.
4
As-Dispensed Change Request The As-Dispensed Change Request section indicates the patient's information for the change request.
5
Change RequestThe Change Request section contains a heading that is specific to the type of change request received from the pharmacy and the information for the medication as it was dispensed to the patient by the pharmacy.
6
PrescriberThe Prescriber section contains the information for the prescriber of the medication.
7
Supervisor drop-downThe Supervisor drop-down is available for all Change Request Types. It is used to select a Supervising Provider, when necessary.  
8
Acceptance buttons

The options to accept the Change Request are different according to the type of change being requested.

Generic Substitution, Therapeutic Interchange, Drug Use Evaluation, Out of Stock, and Script Clarification

  • Accept: Accepts the change request displayed in the window, as is.
  • Accept with Changes: Allows the prescriber to modify the medication entered, by the pharmacy, for the change request.

Prior Authorization

  • Prior Auth # (not included in the image above): Use this field to enter the Prior Authorization number.
  • Accept: Accepts the change request displayed in the window and attaches the Prior Auth # entered into the field.

Prescriber Authorization

  • Validate (not included in the image above): Launches the Prescriber Authorization window where the provider must enter their information before clicking Validate.
9
Deny buttonThe Deny button is used to deny the renewal request for reasons such as if the patient needs an appointment before the refill can be made or if it is too soon to refill the medication. These options, among others, are available in the Denial reason drop-down. A reason is required when sending a denial back to the pharmacy. Change Requests that are denied are displayed in the Refills/Changes Denied tab of the ePrescribing Center.
10Prescription Fill Status fieldThe Prescription Fill Status field is only displayed if the logged-in provider is enabled for the RxFill service. This drop-down is used by the provider to inform the pharmacy of what type of status update he/she would like to see for the prescription.
11Cancel buttonThe Cancel button exits the eRx Change Summary window.
Version 20.12

About eRx Change Summary

Path: Main Navigation Panel > Refill Req button > Refill/Change Requests tab

The eRx Change Summary window displays a medication change request that has been received.  

eRx Change Summary  Map

Number
SectionDescription
1
As-Prescribed Patient and MedicationThe As-Prescribed Patient and Medication panel displays the patient to whom the medication was prescribed and the medication details of the original prescription.
2
As-Dispensed Change Request and Therapeutic InterchangeThe As-Dispensed Change Request and Therapeutic Interchange panel displays the patient to whom the medication was prescribed and the medication change that is being requested.
3
PharmacyThe Pharmacy panel displays the pharmacy information.
4
PrescriberThe Prescriber panel displays information for the prescriber of the medication.
5
Supervisor drop-downThe Supervisor drop-down selects a Supervising Provider when it is necessary.  
6
Accept / Accept With Changes buttons
  • Accept: The Accept button Accepts the change displayed in the window.
  • Accept with Changes: The Accept with Changes button is available when a pharmacy submits a change request for Therapeutic Interchange. Selecting the button allows the prescriber to modify the change request.
7
Deny buttonThe Deny button denies the medication change request.  A Denial Reason should be chosen from the drop-down menu. Denied refills will appear under the Refills/Changes Denied tab of the ePrescribing Center.