Non-Packed Items

To create a profile with a non-packed item:

1. Choose the patient from the Patient drop-down box.
2. Choose New Profile and Medication from the Type box.
3. Type the date for the foil to start in the Start Date box.
4. Select the type of foil required from the Pack Type box.
5. Select the print frequency for the profile from the Print Freq. box.
6. For Jumbo or Mega foils, select the direction of printing from the Up/Down box.
7. Select the Non-packed box (above the Item Presc box).
8. Select the drug from the Item Presc box or from the Patient History.
9. If necessary, type the dosage in the Directions box.
10. Enter the dosage breakdown in the dosage times boxes (i.e. Lunch, Dinner, or whatever labels have been customised to your system).
11. Press Tab until the new drug is displayed in the Drug & Strength box.
12. Repeat steps 7 to 11 to add any additional non-packed drugs to the profile.
13. Add the packed items to the profile by calling them up at the Item Presc box or using the patient’s dispensing history.
14. Choose Print to print and save the profile.