To create a profile with a medication to be taken on alternate days:
- Choose the patient from the Patient drop-down box.
- Choose New Profile and Medication from the Type box.
- Type the date for the foil to start in the Start Date box.
- Select the type of foil required from the Pack Type box.
- Select the print frequency for the profile from the Print Freq. box.
- For Jumbo or Mega foils, select the direction of printing from the Up/Down box.
- Select the drug from the Item Presc box or from the Patient History.
- If necessary, type the dosage in the Directions box.
- Enter the dosage breakdown in the dosage times boxes (i.e. Lunch, Dinner, or whatever labels have been customised to your system).
- Select the frequency required from the Freq box – Alt (Mon) or Alt (Tues).
- Press Tab until the new drug is displayed in the Drug & Strength box.
- Add any additional drugs to the profile.
- Choose Print to print and save the profile.
