The Date Prescribed is set to the current date by default; use the date picker to enter the prescription date of the script, you do not need to type the date separators. Use the down arrow to select the date from the calendar.
The script date defaults to the current date when dispensing to a newly selected patient, or to the previously used date if you have just dispensed to the patient.
You can use the back and forward arrow keys beside the month and year to select the date. However, note that the system will not allow you to set a future date. If you are entering the date manually you can choose to use either numbers or characters to make your entry.
If the script is an Owing Script, it will not show a date of prescribing. Enter the letter O to indicate an Owing script. Clearing the text in the date control will also accomplish the same thing.
Date Shortcuts
The following table lists the shortcuts available in the date box.
| Shortcut Type | Example |
|---|---|
Only the numbers in the date, without separators | Type 210106 or 21012006 instead of 21/01/2006. |
The day for dates in the current month | In March 2006 type 10 for the date 10/03/2006. |
The day and month for dates in the current year | In 2006 type 1009 for the date 10/09/2006. |
| Common conversation terms | Today, tomorrow or yesterday |
The first few letters of the day | Type M for Monday or Tu for Tuesday. |
+ or – and a number to add or subtract that number of days from the date shown | Type +14 for a date that occurs a fortnight after the date shown, or a -7 for a date that occurred a week before it. |
