When you order certain medications in LMR, the system compares this patient's age to the threshold age for the medication (typically, 65).
If there is a medication in the Gerios Knowledge base with a drug
substitution warning and/or dose and frequency adjustments, a special
dosing flag displays
in the medication lookup next to the medication. When you place your
cursor over the flag, it also identifies the medication as Gerios.
When LMR displays the drug substitution warning, your options are:
Select the suggested substitution.
Continue the order for the medication that prompted the Gerios alert and provide an override reason.
Cancel the order.
If the medication is in the Gerios Knowledge base, you will receive a non-interruptive warning on the Rx prescription pad that lets you know the dose and frequency has been adjusted based on the patient's age. You can make changes or complete the prescription as is with the adjusted dose.