Entering Multiple Structured Dose Lines (Tapering Dose)

To enter a tapering dose as multiple dosage lines:

  1. Enter a prescription as per usual process. In Rx Detail, enter the SIG.

  2. Select the expander button beside the SIG field.

  3. Select the plus button to add a row.

  4. Enter the following information:

    • Beginning - enter the date the prescription dose is to start.

    • Frequency - enter how many times per day the drug should be taken.

    • For - enter how many days the drug should be taken.

    • Range - enter the single dosage range and from the dropdown list, select the form (i.e., 1 to 2 tablets).

    • Optional: Rate - enter how often the drug should be taken (i.e., every 4 to 6 hours).

    • Optional: Extended Instruction - enter the extended SIG.

  5. Select OK.

  6. Continue processing the prescription as per usual process. When multiple dosage lines have been entered, the vial label will display "See Dosage Instructions." A separate form will print alongside the vial label with the additional instructions.