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Search and Prescribe

Input Controls

Dose and Strength

Illustration of a field label 'Dose' with an input box with a spin control containing the text '2.5' and a drop-down list control containing the text 'mg'

MSP-2070

When a dose field (or equivalent) is displayed, also display a label for the dose (either within or outside of the input control)

Mandatory

Example of an input box containing a label 'DOSE' and two input controls: an input box with spin control containing the text '50,000' and a drop-down list control with the drop-down list displayed and containing 'units' and 'other...'

MSP-2080

If possible, do not allow the selection of a unit of measurement for a dose that would result in an invalid value when combined with the number entered for the dose amount

Recommended

Diagram of the top part of a prescription form in which the label 'Strength, Form and Device' is followed by two text input boxes side by side containing '60 mg' and 'modified-release capsules'

MSP-2090

When a strength field is displayed, also display a label for the strength field or a group label including the word 'strength'

Mandatory

MSP-2100

Do not present strength and dose input controls next to each other (side by side) in a detailed prescription form

Mandatory