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# Edit Medication

> How to update medication details and information

## Steps

### 1. Access the Medication Library

Navigate to **Pharmacy** → **Medication Library** from the main navigation menu.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/adhdsimple/T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq/images/pharmacy-management/01-medication-library-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq&q=85&s=0f2ed997c6dac22568fa1319e2a7579d" alt="Medication Library overview page showing list of medications with edit buttons" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/pharmacy-management/01-medication-library-overview.png" />

### 2. Find the Medication to Edit

Locate the medication you want to modify in the table. You can:

* Scroll through the list
* Use the search functionality
* Sort by clicking column headers

### 3. Open the Edit Dialog

Click the **Edit** button (pencil icon) in the Actions column for the medication you want to modify.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/adhdsimple/LQ6dK699G14FWsml/images/pharmacy-management/05-edit-medication-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=LQ6dK699G14FWsml&q=85&s=46545402be0b2cbbd8034a72aa5e9991" alt="Edit Medication dialog showing pre-populated form with existing medication details" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/pharmacy-management/05-edit-medication-dialog.png" />

### 4. Update Medication Details

The edit form will be pre-populated with the current medication information. You can modify:

* **Name**: The medication's brand or generic name
* **Strength**: Dosage strength (e.g., 10mg, 5ml)
* **Group**: Medication category
* **Release Type**: How the medication is released
* **Form**: Physical form (tablet, capsule, liquid)
* **Pack Size**: Number of units per pack
* **Status**: Active or Inactive

### 5. Update Pricing (Optional)

You can also update pricing information in the same dialog:

* **Cost Price (£)**: Your cost for the medication
* **Compare-at Price (£)**: Reference price for comparison
* **Regular Price** and **Member Price** are automatically calculated

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/adhdsimple/LQ6dK699G14FWsml/images/pharmacy-management/06-edit-medication-with-pricing.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=LQ6dK699G14FWsml&q=85&s=6de925efac1cf243f70e7b476df5090c" alt="Edit Medication dialog showing completed pricing fields with calculated values" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/pharmacy-management/06-edit-medication-with-pricing.png" />

### 6. Save Your Changes

Click **Save** to apply your changes. You'll see a success message confirming the update.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/adhdsimple/LQ6dK699G14FWsml/images/pharmacy-management/07-medication-pricing-updated-successfully.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=LQ6dK699G14FWsml&q=85&s=5993516f44050593f99127125bd3361c" alt="Medication Library showing updated medication with success message and new pricing" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/pharmacy-management/07-medication-pricing-updated-successfully.png" />

## Important Notes

* Changes take effect immediately after saving
* Regular Price and Member Price are automatically calculated based on your cost and compare-at prices
* Changing the status to "Inactive" will remove the medication from prescription options
* All pricing is displayed in pounds (£)
* The system maintains a full audit trail of all changes

## Common Use Cases

**Update Pricing**: When supplier costs change or you need to adjust profit margins

**Change Status**: To temporarily disable a medication that's out of stock or discontinued

**Correct Information**: To fix typos or update medication details

**Adjust Pack Sizes**: When supplier packaging changes

## Next Steps

After editing a medication, you may want to:

* [Update delivery fees](/how-to/pharmacy-management/edit-medication-prices)
* Add or adjust stock levels
* Review pricing reports to ensure profitability
