Repat patients

Update a patient with Repat information

1. Select the relevant patient, then press F8 to open the Patient Maintenance form.
2. Review the existing patient details and set the following:
   • DVA/Repat Type
   • DVA/Repat Number
3. Tap Save to save your changes.

   Once the patient is configured as a Repat patient, this information displays in the Main Dispense form when the patient is selected, and the Script Type field defaults to R (for Repat).

1. From the Main screen, scan the eRx barcode or select the patient you want to dispense for.
2. In the Drug field, enter the name of the drug to be dispensed.

   The Drug Search results displays the following flags in the Drug Type column:

   • V99F or Repat Auth for a Repat Authority line.
   • Repat Gen for a standard Repat item.
3. Select the appropriate drug.
4. (If applicable) At the prompt, enter the Authority Number.
5. Complete the dispensing as per normal.

Dispense a blank Repat Authority script

1. From the Main Screen, select the patient you want to dispense for.
2. Ensure the patient’s DVA/Repat details are updated in Patient Maintenance.
3. Ensure the Script Type is set to Repat.
4. In the Drug field, do one of the following:
   • Type ? and then type the drug name or scan in the barcode of the item to be dispensed.

     This method will ensure the correct SOH movement is recorded.

     — OR —

   • Type the word blank and [Enter], then select from the following options: Blank Capsules, Blank Misc, Blank Tablets.

     

     At the Repat Authority prompt, select Yes.

     

     At the next prompt, enter the authority details.

     

     Provide the Blank Item Information, as prompted.

     

5. Finalise the dispensing, as per normal.