This article covers the process of how to dispense an OTC (Over the counter) product in Minfos, including S2 and S3 products.

Step by step instructions

From the Dispense Form with a patient selected:

1. Enter the name of the OTC product required, e.g. Ego-Dermaid Crm 1% 30g and press [Tab].The Drug Recall Window is displayed.2. If the product is an S2 or S3 product, select the S2/S3 line. If the product is not S2 or S3, select the Private line.
Then click Okay or press [Enter].

3. Enter the directions, if required.

4. Enter the Pharmacist as the prescriber. If you have not already set up the Pharmacist to be a prescriber, refer to Set up Pharmacist as Prescriber for instructions. 

5. If you selected an S2 or S3 line the Rx Type is automatically set to 7 S3 Recordable. If the item is not an S2/S3, the Rx Type is automatically set to 5 Private.

6. Price the product.

For S2/S3 items:

a. If the item is an S2/S3 item and the S2/S3 line has been selected, Minfos will automatically apply the retail price. 

Note    Where the quantity dispensed includes a partial pack quantity, Minfos will round up the price to reflect the retail price of the next full pack quantity. E.g. Where the dispensed quantity is 1.5 packs the retail price for 2 packs is applied.

b. Save and process the script as per your usual process.

For non S2/S3 items:

a. If the item is not an S2/S3 item, click ADJ or press [Alt + J] to price the product.The S3/OTC Item prompt is displayed.b. Either:

i. Click Yes to use the retail price from the stock card.

The Dispense Form is displayed with the updated Price, review the GP%. Save and process the script as per your usual process.Or

ii. Click No, to open the Private Pricing window. Make your pricing decision and click OK. The Dispense Form is displayed with the updated Price, review the GP%. Save and process the script as per your usual process.