Pharmaceutical Information Network (PIN) Quick Reference

The following Quick Reference (QR) documents are short 1-2 page guides that tell you, step-by-step, how to complete key tasks in the application. The following Quick References are focused on Pharmaceutical Information Network (PIN) and it's main components. Hover-over a topic of interest for a brief description and click on the link to open the Quick Reference document. The Quick References are divided into 2 categories; General PIN and PIN Prescribe.
  • General PIN Quick References are relevant for every ANP user using PIN. You can find the General PIN QRs first, with the QR title highlighted with blue.
  • PIN Prescribe Quick References are for ANP users that can prescribe medications within PIN (users with a Clinical 1 or Pharmacy 2 ANP User Role). You can find the PIN Prescribe QRs following the General PIN QRs, with the QR title highlighted with green.

How to Navigate and View in PIN

An overview of PIN's key functions. Instructions on how to navigate and view within PIN. 


How to Manage PIN User Preferences

Instructions on how to change the current settings in PIN User Preferences, such as turning warnings on or off.


How to Add/ Modify Allergies and Intolerances

Instructions on how to record new allergies and intolerances, and modify current allergy and intolerance information.


PIN Prescribe - How to Manage PIN Prescriptions

Instructions on how to manage prescription information and status. 


PIN Prescribe - How to Create a Favorites List for Prescriptions

Step-by-step instructions on how to create and use a 'Favorites List' for all prescription types.


PIN Prescribe - How to Manage PIN Warnings

Instructions on how to respond to prescription warnings and change User Preference settings for these warning checks.


PIN Prescribe - How to Record a Warning Management

Instructions on how to record a warning management for DAI, DDI, drug intolerance, dosage alert and duplicate therapy. 


PIN Prescribe - How to Create a Simple Prescription

Step-by-step instructions and tips on creating a simple prescription in PIN. 


PIN Prescribe - How to Create a Variable Prescription

Step-by-step instructions and tips on creating a simple prescription in PIN. 


PIN Prescribe - How to Create a Compound Prescription

Step-by-step instructions and tips on creating a compound prescription in PIN.


PIN Prescribe - How to Create an Adjust as Directed Prescription

Step-by-step instructions and tips on creating an adjust as directed prescription in PIN.