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Chapter 3
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Setting Up the System
40 Pyxis MedStation 4000 System Console User Guide
Adding a formulary item
This section describes how to add a formulary item.
1. Select
System Setup > Formulary Management > Formulary
.
2. In the Formulary dialog box, click
Add
.
The New Formulary Setup dialog box appears with the Formulary Data tab
selected. The fields at the top of the dialog box remain visible regardless of
the current tab.
3. In the upper section of the dialog box, enter the following:
• Generic Name —Enter an alphanumeric generic name (up to 30
characters) for the formulary item.
• Brand Name —Enter an alphanumeric trade name (up to 30 characters)
for the formulary item.
• ID— Enter a unique alphanumeric medication ID (up to 15 characters).
• Alternate ID —If required by your site, enter a 15-character alternate ID
for the medication.
4. Complete the applicable fields:
• Strength —Describe the amount of the medication per unit. You can enter
up to three decimal places (for example, 0.125).
• Strength Units —Select a unit of strength.
• Volume —Enter the fluid volume of the medication. This field is required
only when the medication is a fluid.
• Volume Units —Select a unit of volume.
• Dosage Form —Select the dosage form of the medication.
NOTE
Enter data on all tabs before saving unless you plan to edit your formulary
globally after entering it. If you save before you are finished, use the Edit button
on the Formulary dialog box to continue entering information.