Two things: First there is an easy way to go to a database and add a gazillion pharmacies. I believe it is where the nurses get them.
For the narcotics or benzodiazepines, it is only one script, so rather easy for the doctor to do it. For us, we do many, many (like 25 ADHD med checks) a week. We do three of each. If they are on three ADHD meds that is nine. Each one needs to be edited a bit.
During triage, my CMA sets up ALL the controlled substances. Since she has already done BP, HR and weight and taken a quick history, it takes me LITERALLY about 30 seconds to do a med check. Of course, I stay in the room and ask a few questions, but it is simple and easy if the MA preps it. I couldn't do it without that. I check them, but I don't have to click on them from current meds and edit anything and change the pharmacy, etc.
