ABHA Integration
Aria is fully integrated with India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) infrastructure.What is ABHA?
ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a unique 14-digit health ID that enables:- Unified Medical Records: All prescriptions and records linked to one ID
- Interoperability: Share records across healthcare providers
- Patient Control: Patients own and control their health data
- Lifetime Access: Permanent medical record that never gets lost
Learn more about ABHA at abha.abdm.gov.in
ABHA-Linked Prescriptions
Every prescription created in Aria:Automatically Linked
Instantly linked to patient’s ABHA ID for permanent record-keeping
Always Accessible
Patient can access from any ABHA-compatible app or healthcare facility
Fully Compliant
Meets all ABDM data standards and security requirements
Shareable
Easily share with other doctors, pharmacies, or insurance providers
Creating Prescriptions
Aria offers multiple ways to create prescriptions efficiently.Voice Dictation Method
Review Detected Entities
AI automatically highlights:
- Symptoms: fever, headache
- Medications: Paracetamol 500mg, Cetirizine 10mg
Add Prescription Details
Specify for each medication:
- Dosage frequency (e.g., “twice daily”)
- Duration (e.g., “5 days”)
- Instructions (e.g., “after meals”)
Manual Entry Method
Search Medication
Use the smart search to find medications:
- Type partial name (e.g., “para” for Paracetamol)
- Select from dosage variants
- View composition and alternatives
Configure Dosage
Set medication details:
- Quantity per dose
- Frequency (OD/BD/TDS/QID or custom)
- Route (oral/topical/injection)
- Duration
Prescription Components
Each digital prescription in Aria includes:Patient Information
- ABHA ID
- Name, age, gender
- Contact information
- Known allergies and conditions
Clinical Information
- Chief complaints/symptoms
- Diagnosis (with ICD-10 code support)
- Vital signs (if recorded)
- Clinical notes
Medication Details
For each prescribed medication:Doctor Information
- Doctor’s name and registration number
- Clinic/hospital details
- Digital signature
- Prescription date and time
All prescriptions are timestamped and include a unique prescription ID for tracking and verification.
Managing Prescriptions
View Patient History
Access complete prescription history for any patient:- Chronological timeline of all prescriptions
- Filter by date range or medication
- Search by diagnosis or symptom
- Export for insurance or referral purposes
Modify Prescriptions
Prescription Templates
Save time with prescription templates for common conditions:Create Template
Create a template for frequently prescribed treatment plans (e.g., “Common Cold”, “Hypertension Follow-up”).
Patient Access
Patients can access their prescriptions through:Aria Patient App
- View all prescriptions in chronological order
- Download PDF copies
- Share with pharmacies or other doctors
- Set medication reminders
ABHA-Compatible Apps
- Access prescriptions from any ABDM-registered app
- Seamless interoperability across healthcare providers
Digital Prescription Features for Patients
Never Lose Prescriptions
All prescriptions stored permanently in the cloud, linked to ABHA ID
Share Easily
Share with family members, pharmacies, or specialists with one tap
Medication Reminders
Set automatic reminders for medication times and refills
Track Adherence
Monitor medication adherence and treatment progress
Medication Database
Aria’s medication search is powered by an ABHA-compliant database featuring:- 100,000+ Medications: Comprehensive coverage of Indian pharmaceutical market
- Brand and Generic Names: Search by either brand name or generic composition
- Dosage Variants: All available strengths and formulations
- Composition Details: Full ingredient information for allergy checking
- Regular Updates: Database updated monthly with new medications and formulations
Example Medication Entries
Compliance and Security
ABDM Compliance
Aria’s prescription system is fully compliant with:- ABDM data standards and APIs
- FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) format
- Digital signature requirements
- Audit and logging requirements
Security Measures
End-to-End Encryption
All prescription data encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls
Role-based access ensures only authorized users view prescriptions
Audit Trails
Complete logging of all prescription creation and access events
Data Residency
All data stored in India, compliant with data localization laws
Aria undergoes regular security audits and maintains SOC 2 compliance for healthcare data management.
Best Practices
Verify Patient Identity
Always confirm the patient’s ABHA ID before creating a prescription to ensure correct record linkage.
Check Allergies
Review patient allergies before prescribing. Use the RAG assistant to quickly check: “Any drug allergies?”
Complete All Fields
Include diagnosis, dosage instructions, and duration for comprehensive patient records.
Use Standard Terminology
Use standard medical terminology and ICD-10 codes when available for better interoperability.
Support
For prescription-related questions:- Technical Issues: Contact support through the app’s help section
- ABHA Integration: Visit ABDM’s official documentation
- Medication Database Updates: Suggestions can be submitted through the feedback form