How to Cancel and Refund an Order
Learn how to cancel an order and issue a refund in Otto. Use this process when an order needs to be stopped and payment returned to the patient.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cancel and Refund from the Order Details Page
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Click Orders (clipboard icon) in the left-hand sidebar.
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Locate the order in the Orders Log.
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If you don’t see it, change the status filter to All Orders.
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Click on the order number to open the Order Details page.
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At the top of the Order Details page, click the “…” (three dots) button.
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Select Cancel Order.
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In the pop-up window:
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Check the Refund payment box only if you intend to return the payment processed through Otto.
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Click Mark as Cancelled and Issue Refund.
The order status will update to Cancelled, and the refund will be processed to the patient’s original payment method.
Important Notes
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Refund timing: Refunds are returned to the patient’s original payment method. Processing time may vary depending on the payment provider.
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Supplier status matters:
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If the order has already been sent to the supplier, you may need to contact the supplier directly before cancelling .
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If the status is anything other than PO Scheduled, cancellation may no longer be available in Otto .
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Refund checkbox:
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If you do not check Refund payment, the order will be cancelled but the payment will not be returned.
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Partial refunds:
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If you only need to refund part of the payment, use the Refund option in the Payments section of the Order Details page instead of cancelling the entire order.
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When to Contact Support
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If the order has already been processed by the supplier and cannot be cancelled.
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If the refund does not appear to process correctly.
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If the order status seems incorrect or you receive an error.
If the issue persists or the order has already been sent to the supplier, please submit a support ticket so our team can investigate further.