Release Notes
New in Fred Dispense Plus
Fred Dispense Plus automatically applies both software and drug updates. No user intervention is required, but please ensure that your server PC is always switched on as automatic updates are applied outside of business hours.
UserVoice suggestions
A number of the features and enhancements in this release are in direct response to feedback from our customers who have submitted suggestions via UserVoice. The features below with a UserVoice icon include a link to the original UserVoice request.
If you have a great idea on how to make Fred Dispense Plus an even better way to dispense, let us know. See Post your Fred Dispense Plus idea on UserVoice for more information.
Shelf Location 
A three-character shelf location can now be set against each drug and own brand drug card to make it easier to locate the drug in the dispensary.
Example Drug Card
When the Shelf Location is set on the drug or own brand drug card, it will display on the stock tile.
If you also want the shelf location to display on the labels, select Administration > Dispense Options, then under Labels set Print Shelf Location to Yes.
Example label previews with the shelf location:
See UserVoice item .
Patient Address on Paper Token
Patient address will now be printed on ePrescription paper tokens to assist with patient verification.
CTG Changes for July 1
Changes to the CTG program were announced in the recent budget. Fred Dispense Plus is now ready for July 1.
Queensland Prescriber Numbers
Fred Dispense Plus now supports Queensland Prescriber Numbers for the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.
Fixed in Fred Dispense Plus
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The PBS recovery amount warning setting will now accept values that exceed $999.99.
Fred Learning Pathways