Create your own SIG codes

A SIG is a pharmacy abbreviation for the directions on a prescription. Fred Dispense includes a number of System SIGs, but you can also create User SIGs.

It is a good idea to view or print out a complete list of the existing SIGs before creating your own.

View or print a list of existing SIGs

  1. Select Lists > Sig Details.
  2. Click Print.

  3. Click All SIG.

    The list of SIG codes displays in the Report Viewer. You can:

    • Press Page Down to scroll through existing list of SIGs
    • Click Print to print out the list of SIGs.

Create a User SIG

  1. Select Lists > Sig Details.
  2. Click Add.

  3. Enter the Sig Code—for example, Q4-6H—and press [Tab] to continue.

    Choose a Sig Code that will not interfere with normal label directions.

  4. Enter the Sig Text—for example, every 4-6 hours.

    This is the text that will display on the label when this Sig Code is used. The Sig Text will print exactly as it is written in this field.

  5. Click Save and then click Cancel to close the form.

Use a SIG when dispensing a script

  1. Start the dispensing process as usual.

  2. In the Directions field, enter text to display before the SIG, then enter the Sig Code and then press Enter.

  3. The expanded Sig Text displays on the label preview and will print on the label when dispensing is completed.