> ## Documentation Index
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# New prescription

> Use the prescription builder to submit compounded prescriptions to your pharmacy.

**New Prescription** opens the prescription builder — a three-pane workspace designed for fast, accurate submissions.

## Builder layout

| Pane                       | Purpose                                                                                   |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Left — Categories**      | Browse formulary categories with live item counts                                         |
| **Center — Catalog**       | Search and select compounds; expand a row to configure strength, quantity, and directions |
| **Right — Patient & cart** | Select a patient, review allergies, manage line items, set urgency, and send              |

## Submit a prescription

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find a compound">
    Use the category rail or search bar to locate a compound. Click a row to expand configuration options.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure and add to cart">
    Set strength, quantity, directions, and any required fields. Click **Add to cart** for each line item.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a patient">
    Choose an existing patient or create a new one in the patient context panel. Enter or update allergies — ScriptPad warns you if a formulary ingredient conflicts with recorded allergies.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set order options">
    Choose **Standard** or **Rush** urgency. Rush orders use your pharmacy's faster turnaround timeline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send Rx">
    Review your cart and click **Send Rx**. A confirmation dialog shows your reference number, patient, items, estimated ready date, and delivery status.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## After submission

Your order is saved immediately and appears in your pharmacy's queue. ScriptPad also:

* Assigns a reference number (`RX-YYMMDD-NNNN`)
* Calculates an estimated ready date based on urgency and your pharmacy's turnaround settings
* Sends a PDF to your pharmacy via fax and/or SFTP when those channels are configured

Use the confirmation dialog to **Copy reference**, **View order**, or **Start new**.

## Keyboard shortcuts

The compound catalog supports keyboard navigation — use arrow keys to move through items and Enter to expand or select.

<Tip>
  Check **Pharmacist Notes** before sending when your pharmacy has left guidance about a patient. Notes may include formulary preferences or clinical considerations.
</Tip>