If there is a dosage change please write a new order. This helps avoid wasted time and helps insure that your client will be credited as much as possible. An automatic stop order may be instituted by designating the discontinue date or discharge date. If the drug is taken from the E-box, write that somewhere on the order. These are the standard, required parts of a prescription.
Generic names are preferred.
For quantity you may either use the duration of therapy or exact count. You may also add refills next to the total quantity if it is a local practice patient. The DEA requires that the entire quantity of dispensed narcotic drugs be accounted for. Therefore, write all administrations on the white copy, which carbons through to the pink copy. When all administrations are completed, return the pink sheet and any remaining drug to the pharmacy.