For an example: We have been trying to write the prescription for Medrol Dose pack. The sig is too long to send to the pharmacy using the current character restrictions. Also, we cannot write for day 2 "take 3 tabs AM and 2 PM" as the structure does not allow for this.
Many people take one pill in the Am and 2 pm, or some such mix of medication. This needs to be factored into the structured sig.

Also, the providers are frustrated that inhalers cannot be prescribed as an 'inhaler', but they have to figure out how many milligrams it is. This has always been left to the pharmacist based on the sig. Same with pre-filled pen injectors and syringes.

When writing a prescription that has a pre-saved sig, the provider should not have to click 3 times to get to the sig. It should be automatically populated into the prescription, so the provider can review and send or make changes if needed.

In other words, please allow the provider to actually write the prescription, remove character restrictions, and make it easier to use. My providers are so frustrated that they are about to hand write their prescriptions or call them in.