Files > DISPENSE DRUG

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53.22

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DISPENSE DRUG

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53.23

Fields

#	Name	Location	Type	Details	Index	Description
.01	dispense drug(+)	0;1	POINTER	50	B	This is the medication(s), and related information, that will actually be dispensed by pharmacy for this order.
.02	units per dose	0;2	NUMERIC			This is the number of UNITS (tablets, capsules, etc.) to be dispensed as a DOSE for this order. The literals '1/2' and . ** PLEASE NOTE ** If a doctor prescribes 30 ml's of a medication that is usually dispensed and administered as 60 ml's, the correct UNITS PER DOSE would be 1/2 (or .5), NOT 30 ml's.(30 ml's would be entered into the DOSAGE ORDERED field.)If the UNITS PER DOSE ordered is a variable amount (1-2 tab.), it is suggested that the maximum amount be entered into this field and the amount ordered noted either in the DOSAGE ORDERED or SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS fields.