Dispensing Directions need to be associated with a particular form of drug. This is done in two places in Merlin:
1. The Drug Form screen.
To access this screen:
Dispense
8. Reference File Maintenance
12. Drugs & Related Files - External Core Data
2. Drug Form
This screen is updated by the Pharmhos monthly updates. If you wish to create a new form, please notify support@pharmhos.com so that it can be included in the updates.
2. The Dispensing Directions screen.
To access this screen:
Dispense
8. Reference File Maintenance
9. Dispensing Directions
(This screen is not updated by Pharmhos, it is a site specific screen.)
2.1 Create the verb to be associated with the Drug Form.
Field 1: Direction Code - enter the abbreviation for the new direction
Field 2: Directions Type - select <V>erb from the list
Field 4: Direction in full - the following window opens:
Enter the directions
Escape then File the screen
File the main screen.
2.2 Create or find the form to associate with the verb
Field 1: Direction Code - Enter the same Form of drug that is filed in the Drug Form screen.
Field 2: Directions Type - Select <F>orm of Drug from the window that opens
The Directions screen will open:
Field 1. Singular: - enter the singular description
Field 2. Plural: - enter the plural description
Field 3. Associated Verb: - enter the verb to associate with the form.
Field 4: APF Table 2 Instr'n - leave blank
Field 5: Auto-calculation Qty - enter N.
File the screen.
The form created above must be entered in the Inventory Master screen - Field 8: Form.
