Create medication list table
AI takes your medication names and creates clean, organized table with generic/brand names, dose, route, frequency, and indication.
Create medication list table
River's Medication List Table Generator creates organized, professional medication list tables for medical documentation. You provide medication names and details, and the AI generates clean table format with columns for medication name (generic/brand), dose, route, frequency, and indication. The table is properly formatted and ready to paste into medical records, discharge summaries, or patient education materials. Perfect for nurses doing medication reconciliation, pharmacists verifying orders, physicians documenting medications, or any clinician needing organized medication lists.
Unlike disorganized or incomplete medication documentation, this tool structures medication information systematically in easy-to-read table format. Clear medication lists prevent errors, improve communication between providers, help patients understand their regimens, and meet Joint Commission medication reconciliation requirements. The AI ensures consistent formatting and complete information for each medication. When medication lists are organized and complete, they reduce medication errors and improve patient safety.
This tool is perfect for nurses performing admission or discharge medication reconciliation, pharmacists reviewing medication lists, physicians documenting current medications, or any clinician needing to create or update medication lists. If your medication documentation is scattered or inconsistent, this creates professional tables instantly. Use it for admission documentation, discharge planning, medication reconciliation, or patient education.
Medication Documentation Best Practices
Complete medication documentation includes five key elements: medication name (generic and brand if relevant), dose (amount and units), route (PO, IV, SQ, etc.), frequency (daily, BID, PRN, etc.), and indication (what condition is this treating). Additional useful information includes prescriber, start date, and any special instructions (take with food, hold if systolic BP <100, etc.). Always use generic names as primary identifier with brand name in parentheses if needed. Specify dose clearly with units (mg, mcg, units, etc.). Route should be unambiguous. Frequency should be specific (not just 'as directed').
Medication reconciliation is systematic process of obtaining complete medication list, comparing medications across care transitions, and resolving discrepancies. This happens at every care transition: admission, transfer between units, discharge, outpatient visits. Ask patients about all medications including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbals, supplements, and vitamins. Verify names, doses, routes, frequencies. Identify any discrepancies between what patient is taking and what's documented. Document intentional changes versus unintentional discrepancies. Good medication reconciliation prevents adverse drug events.
Organize medication lists systematically. Group by category (cardiac medications, diabetes medications, etc.) or alphabetically. Be consistent with format. Use tables for clarity. Include start/stop dates when relevant. Note if medication was continued, discontinued, or changed at this encounter. For discharge medication lists, clearly indicate new medications, changed medications, and discontinued medications. Provide patients with written medication list they can understand. Use both generic and brand names patients recognize. Include plain-language indication. Clear medication communication prevents errors and improves adherence.
What You Get
Organized medication list in table format
Columns for name, dose, route, frequency, indication
Generic and brand names included
Clean, professional formatting
Ready to paste into medical records
Easy for patients and providers to read
How It Works
- 1Provide medication informationList medications with available details (dose, route, frequency)
- 2AI creates tableGenerates organized medication list table in 1-2 minutes
- 3Review and verifyCheck accuracy, add any missing information
- 4Paste into documentationCopy table into medical record or patient materials
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use generic or brand names?
Use generic names as primary identifier with brand name in parentheses if it helps with recognition. Example: 'metformin (Glucophage)' or 'atorvastatin (Lipitor).' Generic names are standardized and prevent confusion. Many patients know medications by brand name, so including both improves communication. For prescribing and documentation, generic names are standard. For patient communication, include whichever name they recognize.
How specific should frequency be?
Be very specific. Instead of 'as directed,' document exact frequency: 'daily,' 'twice daily,' 'every 8 hours,' 'at bedtime,' etc. For PRN medications, include indication and maximum frequency: 'every 4-6 hours as needed for pain, maximum 6 doses per day.' Specific frequency prevents errors and helps patients know exactly when to take medications. Times are better than frequencies when exact timing matters: '8am and 8pm' rather than 'twice daily' if timing is critical.
What about PRN medications?
For PRN (as needed) medications, include three things: frequency parameters (how often can it be taken), indication (what is it for), and maximum daily dose if applicable. Example: 'acetaminophen 500mg PO every 6 hours PRN pain or fever, maximum 3000mg daily.' This tells patient when they can take medication, what symptom it treats, and safety limit. Don't just document 'PRN' without details.
How do I document medication changes?
Clearly mark new medications (NEW), changed doses (CHANGED), and discontinued medications (DISCONTINUED or STOPPED). This is especially important at discharge. Example medication list might show: 'lisinopril 20mg PO daily (INCREASED from 10mg)' or 'metoprolol 50mg PO BID (NEW)' or 'hydrochlorothiazide 25mg daily (DISCONTINUED).' This helps receiving providers understand what changed and prevents confusion about whether to continue old regimens or new ones.
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