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Create Orders

This guide covers common order creation patterns.

Full API Reference

Response examples are simplified. See the complete endpoint documentation for the full response schema.

Required Fields​

Every order requires:

  • consumer - Who receives the order (new or existing)
  • shipping_address - Where to ship
  • order_lines - What to include (pouches with contents)

Pattern 1: New Consumer​

Create an order for a new consumer by providing their details inline:

const order = {
  consumer: {
    first_name: "John",
    last_name: "Doe",
    email: "john.doe@example.com",
    phone_number: "+12133734253",
  },
  shipping_address: {
    address1: "742 Evergreen Terrace",
    city: "Springfield",
    province_name: "Illinois",
    country_name: "United States",
    postal_code: "62701",
  },
  order_lines: [
    {
      pouches: [
        {
          time_of_administration: "Morning",
          contents: [
            {
              client_product_id: "d290f1ee-6c54-4b01-90e6-d701748f0851",
              serving_size: 2,
            },
          ],
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
};

const response = await fetch("https://na1-prod.okcapsule.app/v2/orders", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${access_token}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify(order),
});

const { order: created } = await response.json();

The consumer will be created automatically and the ID returned in the response.

Pattern 2: Existing Consumer​

Reference an existing consumer by ID:

const order = {
  consumer: {
    id: "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890",
  },
  shipping_address: {
    address1: "742 Evergreen Terrace",
    city: "Springfield",
    country_name: "United States",
  },
  order_lines: [
    {
      pouches: [
        {
          contents: [
            { client_product_id: "d290f1ee-6c54-4b01-90e6-d701748f0851" },
          ],
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
};

const response = await fetch("https://na1-prod.okcapsule.app/v2/orders", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${access_token}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify(order),
});

Pattern 3: Using an Assembly (Pre-built Pack)​

Use a pre-configured assembly instead of specifying contents:

const order = {
  consumer: {
    first_name: "John",
    last_name: "Doe",
  },
  shipping_address: {
    address1: "742 Evergreen Terrace",
    city: "Springfield",
    country_name: "United States",
  },
  order_lines: [
    {
      pouches: [
        {
          pack_id: "f1e2d3c4-b5a6-7890-1234-567890abcdef",
          time_of_administration: "Morning",
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
};
tip

When using pack_id, you cannot also specify contents. Choose one or the other.

Pattern 4: Multiple Times of Administration​

Create pouches for different times of day:

const order = {
  consumer: {
    first_name: "John",
    last_name: "Doe",
  },
  shipping_address: {
    address1: "742 Evergreen Terrace",
    city: "Springfield",
    country_name: "United States",
  },
  order_lines: [
    {
      duration: 30,
      pouches: [
        {
          time_of_administration: "Morning",
          custom_label: "AM Vitamins",
          contents: [
            { client_product_id: "product-1-uuid", serving_size: 2 },
            { client_product_id: "product-2-uuid", serving_size: 1 },
          ],
        },
        {
          time_of_administration: "Evening",
          custom_label: "PM Vitamins",
          contents: [{ client_product_id: "product-3-uuid", serving_size: 1 }],
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
};

Pattern 5: Complete Order with All Options​

{
  "consumer": {
    "first_name": "John",
    "last_name": "Doe",
    "email": "john.doe@example.com",
    "phone_number": "+12133734253"
  },
  "shipping_address": {
    "addressee": "John Doe",
    "address1": "742 Evergreen Terrace",
    "address2": "Apt 2B",
    "city": "Springfield",
    "province_name": "Illinois",
    "country_name": "United States",
    "postal_code": "62701"
  },
  "source": "Shopify",
  "source_client_order_id": "ORD-2024-001",
  "order_type": "DTC",
  "order_lines": [
    {
      "name": "Monthly Wellness Pack",
      "physician_name": "Dr. Smith",
      "duration": 30,
      "is_expedited": false,
      "pouches": [
        {
          "time_of_administration": "Morning",
          "custom_label": "AM Vitamins",
          "cycle": "daily",
          "cycle_length": 7,
          "contents": [
            { "client_product_id": "product-1-uuid", "serving_size": 2 },
            { "client_product_id": "product-2-uuid", "serving_size": 1 }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Field Constraints​

FieldMax LengthNotes
consumer.first_name100
consumer.last_name100
consumer.email100
consumer.phone_number15E.164 format
shipping_address.addressee200Defaults to consumer name
shipping_address.address1100
shipping_address.address2100
shipping_address.city50
order_line.physician_name30
pouch.custom_label30Alphanumeric + common symbols
order_line.duration1-60Days

Validation Rules​

Pouch Limits
  • Maximum 8 supplements per pouch
  • Orders are rejected if pouch count exceeds dispenser box capacity
Time of Administration

Valid values: Morning, Midday, Evening

Error Handling​

Common validation errors:

ErrorCause
consumer.last_name is requiredProviding first_name requires last_name
Either pack_id or contents requiredPouch needs one or the other
Invalid client_product_idProduct doesn't exist or isn't active