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Medicines Not Appearing in Script Search

For medicines that do not appear this may be due to the Active Ingredient Monograph (AIM) has not yet been published or has been temporarily unpublished: the absence of an active ingredient monograph on the EMGuidance repository explains why the registered NAPPI code does not currently appear in search results.

As an interim measure, you can use the “script manually” function to prescribe the medicine. The system will remember these manual entries, so there is no need to retype details for subsequent scripts. Once the monograph is published, the NAPPI will be searchable again and all relevant reference information will become accessible.

For unscheduled products such as supplements or probiotics

Unscheduled products, such as supplements and probiotics, may not be listed on the Department of Health pricing sheet and therefore might not appear when searching the script platform. To prescribe these products, use the “script manually” option. The platform will remember your manual entry for future use, reducing the need to retype each time you wish to script the product. Be aware that reference information will not be available for these manually added items.

Database coverage for medicines and complementary products

The EMGuidance database is primarily composed of medicines registered with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). We are actively expanding our repository to include more complementary and alternative medicines (CAMS) as well as unscheduled products. 

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