The interim order process is a fast and easy way to request prescriptions at short notice—ideal for items that won’t last until your next monthly medication cycle.
You can create these requests directly in Atlas eMAR. Once submitted, the request can be:
Emailed or
Printed from the Atlas Central web portal and sent to the GP surgery.
By using Atlas eMAR, you’ll have a clear audit trail showing:
What medication was ordered
How much was requested
When the order was placed
Who created the order
To place an interim order follow this process:
1. First log into Atlas eMAR, then select the manage orders icon below the orders heading.
2. At the top of the screen will be the two options; monthly orders due and interim orders. Select interim orders, on this screen will be a list of all interim orders placed but not yet received, and their current status as of the last synchronisation.
3.Click the add item icon just below the interim orders icon.
3. Select the resident and item name you wish to place an order for from the drop-down lists, and then amount required, confirm whether you require a email copy for the order and click confirm. Return to the Atlas eMAR main menu then synchronise the handset.
4. The order will then need to be sent to the Surgery or Pharmacy as per usual.
