Important checklists for ordering medication

Checklist for Named Patient orders

• Ward name
• Patient’s full name and date of birth
• Dates and times of leave (if applicable)
• Drug name (in full)
• Form and strength
• Dose and frequency
• Quantity required
• Signed and dated by Doctor

Checklist for Controlled Drug orders

• Ward name
• Patient’s full name and date of birth
• Drug name (in full)
• Form and strength
• Dose and frequency
• Quantity specified in total unit doses ( x mls, x caps, x tabs)and written in both words and figures
• Quantity specified should not exceed 28 days supply
• Signed and dated by Doctor

Checklist for TTO orders

• Please complete the checklist for Named Patient orders, plus
• Specify the date the TTO is required and the start date
• Always remember to fax a copy of the prescription chart with the order