Fred Dispense Plus - 2 September 2025 (v41)

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.

History Note – Attach File

You can now attach a file to patient history notes so that they can form part of patient history.

To attach a file:

  1. Click the button.

  2. Browse to and select the file to be attached.

    The name of the file attached will display in the File Attachment field.

  3. Click Save to save the patient history note.

    The patient history note will show in the patient history screen with paperclip icon next to it to indicate that a file attachment is available.

To open or save a copy of the file attachment:

  1. Edit the patient history note.

  2. Do one of the following:

    • Click Open to open the file attachment.

    • Click Save As to save a copy of the file.

See UserVoice item .

List of Patients Report – Print Bulk Patient Address Labels

You can print patient address labels from the List of Patients report.

Select the relevant patient row(s), then right-click and click Print Patient Address Label.

See UserVoice item .

Own Brand Drugs

You can now search for own brand drugs using the drug code e.g. ‘.123’

See UserVoice item .

Fixed in Fred Dispense Plus

  • Fixed an issue when disabling an electronic prescription.