Prescription of Generic Medicine through Dhanwantri (HIS) -Reg (English)

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e-file: I-11015/16/2021-ICT Date: 23-02-2026 To, 1. Zonal lnsurance Commissione(s)/ Zonal Medical Commissioner(s) 2. Regional Directors/Directors(l/c)/Jt. Directors(l/c) of all ROs/SROs 3. Dean, all ESIC Medical Colleges and Hospitals 4. Medical Superintendents of all ESIC Hospitals 5. D(M) Delhi/ D(M) Noida / Director NTA Sub: Prescription of Generic Medicine through Dhanwantri (HIS) -Reg. Sir/Madam, This is to inform you that, in line with the decision that all prescriptions issued in ESIC / ESIS Hospitals and Dispensaries must be prescribed in generic names through the Dhanwantri (HIS) application, the necessary enhancements have been implemented in the application. Earlier, the system provided options for prescribing both generic and branded medicines; however, the module has now been modified to allow prescription of only generic medicines. The updated module will be rolled out in Dhanwantri (HIS) from 09.03.2026. As per the system requirement, each doctor is required to select the appropriate store facility from which OPD medicines will be dispensed. Currently, the available store facility option is visible in the system. This configuration is essential to ensure that prescriptions are correctly routed to the appropriate pharmacy and to avoid any dispensing or stock-related issues. To map the OPD Pharmacy, all doctors may use the “Define Store for OPD Pharmacy” configuration available in the HIS system. To access the generic names of branded drugs, users may refer to the Store Reports module in the HIS system. A user manual on the usage of the newly deployed Generic Medicine Module is enclosed for the information of all concerned.   All Dean/Medical Superintendents (MS) are requested to bring this to the notice of all doctors along with the user manual. Arrangements for online I-11015/16/2021-ICT I/3619955/2026 training for using the modified application has also been made. In case, the same is required, the request may be sent to ithelpdesk@esic.gov.in     Further, All Regional Directors (RD) and State Medical Officers (SMO) are requested to inform all Medical Superintendents (MS) of ESIS Hospitals and Nodal Officers of Dispensaries about the rollout of the Generic Medicine Module and to ensure its use for prescribing medicines in generic names. This issues with the approval of the competent authority. Yours sincerely, (Mahesh Narala) Deputy Director ICT Division, ESIC Hqrs. Copy to: Website Content Manager – with a request to upload the same on ESIC website. I-11015/16/2021-ICT I/3619955/2026 User Manual for Generic Medicine Prescription in Dhanwantari Module Version 1.1 Objective The objective of this manual is to outline the workflow for prescribing medicines strictly in their generic names within the Dhanwantari Module. This manual shall serve as a reference for all Insurance Medical Officers (IMOs) and authorized clinical users to ensure uniform, compliant, and transparent prescription practices across ESIC healthcare facilities. This workflow has been configured in the Dhanwantari Module in accordance with directions received from the user division. Scope This manual applies to all ESIC and ESIS dispensaries and hospitals using the Dhanwantari Module for Out-Patient and In-Patient prescriptions. 2 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Accessing Medication List The Medications section allows IMOs to search and add medicines using the approved Generic Drug Database. Only generic formulations mapped with their strength, dosage form, and route of administration will appear. The user shall: 1.Enter a minimum of three characters of the generic name in the Search Field. 2.Select the desired formulation from the drop-down list. 3.Verify dosage strength and frequency before addition. Adding Medicines To prescribe a medicine: Open Add Medication Search using the generic name only (e.g., Paracetamol, not Crocin or Dolo). Select strength and route. Click “Add to Prescription.” The system will record the generic name and generate the prescription printout accordingly. 3 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Login Window (Remains the same as before) 4 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Selecting Health Information System (Remains the same as before) 5 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Selecting Location and Facility (Remains the same as before) 6 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 7 Define Store for OPD Pharmacy Place the cursor on Define Store for OPD Pharmacy Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 8 Select the Available Store Facility and Save Click on Save Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 Define Store for OPD Pharmacy Selecting Doctor Worklist (Remains the same as before) 9 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Selecting Worklist Consultation (Remains the same as before) 10 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Selecting Patient Case Sheet (Remains the same as before) 11 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Prescription Window: Previous workflow 12 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Prescription Window: New workflow 13 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Prescription Window: Generic Search 14 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Generic Auto Calculation: 15 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 16 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 17 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 18 Version 1.0 Created On: 07-11-2025 Medications: Generic Prescription in “Add Medications” (Continued) 19 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 20 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Medications: Generic Prescription upon printing 21 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Medications: Generic Prescription along with drug count available in FUP 22 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Last Ten Prescriptions along with generic names of the medicines 23 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Order Packs: Generic medicine in the Order Pack 24 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 Frequently Used Packs: New workflow 25 Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 26 Store Report – Process flow Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 27 Stock Status – Station Wise Click on Health Information system Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 28 SelectUser Location Select Location from drop down box Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 29 Select User Facility Select Facility from drop down box Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 30 Stores Select Facility from drop down box Place the curser on “Store” and Click on “Store Reports” Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 31 Stores -> Stock Status – Station Wise Select the “Department” Click on “Stock Quantity – Station Wise” Click on “Preview” for downloading the report Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 32 Stores -> Stock Status – Station Wise Select the “Download Type” Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 33 Stores -> Stock Status – Station Wise After selecting the Download Type then click on “Download” for downloading the report Version 1.1 Created On : 20-02-2026 34 Stock Status – Station Wise Version 1.2 Created On : 20-02-2026 Support and Feedback For any functional or technical issues in the Dhanwantari Module related to generic prescriptions, users may raise a ticket through the ESIC ICT Helpdesk or connect our on-ground team who be present at ESIC SSH Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad (on 11/11/2025 only). Contact: Shri Amaresh Maurya, +91-9182634166 Shri Dharmesh Shrivastava, +91-7738483066 Shri Aditya Phaniram, +91-8885656012 This document is intended for internal circulation among ESIC field unit(s) to facilitate smooth implementation of the Generic Prescription functionality.