Skip to main content

Administer PRN medication

Steps to record PRN medication in a visit record.

Written by Lucy Robbie

As required (PRN) medication is not listed among the scheduled activities or medications for a visit because you only administer it when needed, not at every visit. Instead, it appears under Add PRN Medication, allowing staff to record it only when it is actually given.

For the same reason, PRN medications do not appear on the MAR until they have been administered. Once a dose is recorded, it'll then display on the chart as part of the individual’s medication history.

📌Note: The Add PRN Medication section appears only when a service user already has PRN medication included in their care plan. If you need to add PRN medication to a service user’s plan, follow this guide.

Administer PRN medication

To administer PRN medication, follow these steps.

  1. Log in to the visit.

  2. Under the list of activities, tap Add PRN Medication.

  3. Select the relevant medication.

  4. Add a note if required, then tap Completed.

  5. If prompted, select a reason code.

Once administered, the PRN medication is listed under the standard care plan activities and medications.

Did this answer your question?