There are 2 methods for dispensing a Deferred Item. Either one of the methods can be used.

Method 1:

Follow the usual steps of Dispensing a Standard prescription - Stop at Field 14.

·       In Field 14 Rpts type the number of repeats in the original prescription

·       In Field 15 Labs (labels) type D (Deferred). The middle panel in the dispense screen will now display “Deferred”.

Continue dispensing as per usual. Enter F or P at the bottom of the screen to complete the dispensing and print the repeat.

Method 2:

Follow the usual steps of Dispensing a Standard prescription - Stop at Field 6.

·       At Field 6, enter either ‘+/D’ or ‘+U’ which will give you the following options:

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·       Select <O>Original Script deferred and Not supplied. The middle panel in the dispense screen will now display “Deferred”.

 Continue dispensing as per usual. Enter F or P at the bottom of the screen to complete the dispensing and print the repeat.