This article is part of the systems administration guide. You will require administration access to view the pages mentioned in this article.
This area allows you to add custom drugs which can be used in Medications compounding drugs. By entering drugs into this area you will be able to build customised prescriptions in the Medications module.
Custom Drug screen displays the following fields for a custom drugs:
Field | Description | Example |
| Drug | Drug name | |
Descriptions | - non-MIMS clients have to include the brand name and active ingredients here to comply with the prescription printing legislation changes in Feb 2021. Refer: Prescription Printing Legislation Changes - Feb 2021 | |
| Formula | Drug formula | |
| Quantity | Quantity of drug | |
| Repeats | Repetition of drug. | |
PBS (Check box) | Tick to mark as a PBS. | |
RPBS (Check box) | Tick to mark as a RPBS | |
| Brand Substitution Not Permitted | ||
| Schedule 8 Drug | Tick to mark as a schedule 8 Drug. | |
Disabled (enabled) | Tick to disabled the drug. | |
| Route | Select the route from drop down options. | |
| Authority |
To add a New Custom Drug
- Click Administration.
- Select Medication from the menu.
- Select Custom Drugs sub menu item.
- Select the New button at the top of the screen.
- The add new Custom drug screen will display with the following sections:
- Details
- Authority
- Use
- Fill out the relevant fields.
- Select Create custom drug button.
