create_dispense_request · MCPDischarge MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_dispense_request does on MCPDischarge

AI agents use create_dispense_request to create or update resources in MCPDischarge — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCPDischarge environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_dispense_request needs a policy

This tool creates new dispense requests (reversible via cancellation or correction workflows typical in pharmacy systems), affecting medication fulfillment but not immediately destroying data or executing arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_dispense_request' and description 'Submit a bulk dispense request' indicate creation of pharmacy dispensing records.

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Verdict

create_dispense_request Rate-limited

create_dispense_request stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_dispense_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_dispense_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_dispense_request

What does the create_dispense_request tool do? +

Submit a bulk dispense request for a patient's full medication list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCPDischarge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_dispense_request? +

Register the MCPDischarge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_dispense_request: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches MCPDischarge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_dispense_request? +

create_dispense_request is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_dispense_request? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_dispense_request rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block create_dispense_request completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_dispense_request. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides create_dispense_request? +

create_dispense_request is provided by the MCPDischarge MCP server (prashantsingh1234/mcp_project). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.