Patients and prescriptions

How to update patient information

Learn how to edit a patient’s contact details, prescriptions, or profile information in Otto. Use this when a patient’s phone number, email, address, or other details need to be updated.

Updated February 24, 2026 Step-by-step walkthrough

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Click “Patients”
    • From the left-hand sidebar, click Patients.
  2. Search for the Patient
    • Click into the Patient Name search field at the top of the page.
    • Type the patient’s name.
  3. Open the Patient Profile
    • Click the patient’s name to open their profile page.
  4. Edit the Required Information You can update:
    • Click directly into the field you want to update (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address, date of birth).
    • Make the necessary changes.
    • Contact information
    • Communication preferences
    • Insurance details
    • Prescriptions (via the Products & Prescriptions tab)
  5. Click “Save Patient”
    • Scroll if needed.
    • Click Save Patient to confirm your changes.

Important Notes

  • Changes will apply immediately once saved.
  • If updating a prescription:
    • Ensure the expiry date is correct to avoid refill issues.
    • Updating product parameters may impact automated order processing.
  • If a patient is not receiving reminders, confirm their email and mobile number are entered correctly.
  • Be sure to click Save Patient before leaving the page, or changes will not be stored.

When to Contact Support

  • If you are unable to edit a field.
  • If a prescription appears locked or cannot be updated.
  • If changes are not saving correctly.

If the issue persists, please submit a support ticket so our team can investigate further.