1. Head over to eMAR to start the process of adding a medication.
  2. Click on the green Add Medication Button to add the medication.

  • Drug Name: Type the first 3 letters and click the name matching the doctor's order.
    (Cloud icon = Custom Med - Pill icon = Default Drug Database)
  • Drug Route: Will auto-populate from the database.
  • Drug Strength: List all known Strengths. Strength missing? Refer to the Adding a Custom Medication
  • Dosage Form: Auto-populates from the database.
  • Start Date: Select the date you wish to sign meds or when prescribed.
  • Start Time: The exact time the order started. For example, start signing at 8 AM from the start date.
  • Rx#: To be included listed from the pharmacy MARs. Will communicate with the pharmacy on refills.
  • Prescriber: Select who prescribed the med, Physician not listed? Add one by clicking the +Add button.

  • PRN: Check the box to toggle the Med as a PRN
  • Interval: How long between each dose of that Medication
  • Dosage: How many pills or amounts to be given each time. (2 tablets every 4hrs as needed)
  • Instructions: Copy doctor's order or the default instructions as-is. Double-check instructions for the staff to follow.
  • Reason: Should be the same as why they take that PRN

  • Expires: Add the date the Medication expires to be notified when to replace it.
  • Track Quantity: Add how many you have on hand to keep track of quantity.
  • Delegated: Check if delegated by a nurse to administer medication.
  • Click Save to finish