### Perform a Simple Search

1. Enter text in the ‘Search For’ field

2. Select the “Item
A generic type representing one conceptual entity consisting of a collection of data fields. For example, a medication may contain the following collection of data fields: Product Name, Generic Name, Trade Name, Dosage Form, NDC, etc. Conceptual entities include Medications, Supplies, and Investigationals. Type”

3. Select the “Search Field”

4. Select any applicable filters and options

· Category

· Sub-Category

· Item Status

· New Item Request
A user action that a PEPS Item (OI, Product Item, or NDC Item) addition or modification be considered by the PNM for updates within the PEPS enterprise database.

5. Click the “Search Button”

Available Entity Types | Search Fields

Product

Selection will expose the “Strength” criteria field.

All Fields

VA
Department of Veterans Affairs Product Name
A unique name assigned to each drug product in the National Drug files.

VA Print Name

Generic Name
A non-proprietary name assigned to an item (e.g., drug, supply).

VA Product ID
Identification

VA Drug Class
The grouping of drug products based on various criteria, which may include similarity of chemical structure, clinical indications, pharmacology, and therapeutic activity.

Active Ingredient

Synonym Name

Orderable Item Selection will expose the “Dosage Form The medium used to administer the active ingredient(s) in health products. Dosage forms include, but are not limited to capsules, tablets, injectables, oral solutions, drops, creams, ointments, and patches.” criteria field. | All Fields PPS OI Office of Information Name OI Synonym
NDC National Drug Code | All Fields NDC UPC/UPN Trade Name A name (i.e., brand name) assigned to a generic product to distinguish it as one produced and sold by a specific manufacturer.

#### View/Edit Item Details

Click the hyperlink text in the results table to open the detail screen for the item selected.

#### Exporting Search Results

Click the desired format link in the export panel located below the results template.