Frequently asked questions

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Useful for a quick overview of the possibilities within Prescriptor. The QRC for the latest version of Prescriptor can be found - after logging in - in the Downloads tab.

The main manual for the latest version of Prescriptor can be found - after logging in - in the Downloads tab.

The Prescriptor EVS makes use of several information sources to suggest an effective prescription:

The G-Standaard

Prescriptor makes use of the so-called G-Standaard by Z-Index. This is the pharmacological database that was previously known as the KNMP-taxe. The G-Standaard in Prescriptor is updated monthly. Prescriptor uses Table 25 for dosage and usage guidelines, as part of the G-Standaard. Z-Index publishes a new version of the G-Standaard each month (usually at the end of the month for the following month).

Update cycle in Prescriptor:

Monthly, at least 10 times per year.

Pharmacotherapeutic Compass

Prescriptor is linked (directly) to the product information of CVZ's pharmacotherapeutic compass (FTK). The link between the EVS, Z-Index and FTK is based on the drug's ATC code. This integration allows the Prescriptor user to switch to another medication through the compass and Z-Index. CVZ publishes a new version of the pharmacotherapeutic compass every year.

Update cycle in Prescriptor:

Yearly. The timing depends on when it is received.

Formularies

There is the possibility to consult various formularies within Prescriptor while prescribing medication. Prescriptor comes with the NHG-EVS (and the pharmacotherapeutic compass). The Dutch association for general practitioners publishes an update of the NHG formulary thee times a year, usually in March, June and December. Furthermore, Formularium Nijmegen is available.

An additional subscription is needed to gain access an additional formulary (webshop).

Update cycle in Prescriptor:

  • NHG-EVS: 3x per year, in June and December, depending on the timing of receipt.
  • NHG documents (standards, patient letters and graphics): 2-4x per year.
  • Nijmeegs formularium: is currently not being updated.

ICPC

The International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) is accepted as a standard for coding and classifying complaints, symptoms and disorders in general practices in the Netherlands. The ICPC is of an internationally accepted quality: chapters and sections. WONCA is responsible for its maintenance. In the Netherlands, general practitioners use ICPC-1. NHG publishes the Dutch translation of ICPC-1. NHG also maintains the so-called subsections. This offers further detail on a national level within the internationally established sections. Over the years, several versions of the subsections have been published. This is the reason why Prescriptor does not make use of the subsections, but instead shows the available indications under the relevant ICPC main code. Most HISs (GP information systems) are currently using ICPC-1 from 2009.

ICPC-2

A subsequent version of ICPC - ICPC-2 - was already published in 1998. It not only differs from ICPC-1 in the relatively small changes in the main categories, but also in different interpretations for some categories. The benefit of ICPC-2 is that it is linked to the International Classification of Diseases version 10. (ICD-10).

Update cycle in Prescriptor:

Whenever a new version is available.

Note: You are personally responsible for updating the Windows version of Prescriptor, which can be done by installing the updates posted on this website. In order to do so, you do need to log in first. The web version is updated centrally.

To enter or update a license key for Prescriptor in Promedico ASP, go to the [Maintenance] tab. Then select: Practice and then External links. The following screen appears:

Here you can enter the license key for Prescriptor and the corresponding Prescriptor Practice ID.

You will find your license key and Prescriptor Practice ID after logging in on the Prescriptor website.

To enter or update a licence key for Prescriptor in Promedico-VDF, go to the [Maintenance] tab. Then select: Practice and in the nest screen External. The following screen appears:

Here you can enter the licence key for Prescriptor and the corresponding Prescriptor Practice ID.

You will find your licence key and Prescriptor Practice ID after logging in on the Prescriptor website.

To change the Prescriptor settings in CGM Huisarts, select the following from the menu:

  • system maintenance
  • parameters / options
  • on the left, select the module EHR
  • on the right, select: Winpres version
  • you will see something similar to: W:proxy.ezorg.nl:8080:999:jbabcdef1cZ1234500jc


    This string contains 5 variables separated by colons:
    • W = Web version of Prescriptor; D=Desktop version of Prescriptor
    • proxy.ezorg.nl =name of the proxy server
    • 8080 =port number
    • 999 =practice number (Practice ID)
    • jbabcdef1cZ1234500jc =license key

To change the license key, the last 2 values need to be updated!

  • • To use the latest web version: check if 'W' is entered, like in the example above.
  • If the instructions above do not work, install the XMLRPC client. This can be found (after log-in) in the 'downloads' tab..

In OmniHis Scipio, go to Settings and select Advanced settings > General settings > Connections Various.
Enter Practice ID and licence key in the Prescriptor settings (see screenshot below).

You can find your Practice ID and licence key on this website after logging in.

Entering Practice ID and Prescriptor licence key in OmniHisScipio 2.304

Select Archive > General settings > 1 Patient administration > 2 Journal/Medication

You can enter your Practice ID and licence key at the bottom of this screen:

Prescriptor can be started while updating the journal in OmniHisScipio by clicking the shield at the bottom left of the screen.