This tab appears when you edit a product and select the Drug Data tab. Use this tab to edit product-related drug data.
Figure: Product Drug Data Tab
Field List Header
See Product Header.
Field List Drug Data Tab
Fields with a red asterisk are required fields that you must complete.
Generic Name
The view-only Generic Name for the product
VA Product Name
The view-only VA Product Name for the product
VA Print Name
The view-only VA Print Name for the product
Local Print Name
The view-only Local Print Name for the product
Local Use
Click this check box to restrict the product for local use. When this box is checked, it cannot be edited by National. See A–Z Tab for more information.
Special Handling
Click the Add New Row button add a new row to the Special Handling table.
--In Special Handling, select a special handling option from the drop-down list. See Add Special Handling Code for more information on the source of this list.
--Click the Remove button beside a special handling code to remove it from the table.
In Special Handling, select a special handling option from the drop-down list. See Add Special Handling Code for more information on the source of this list.
Click the Remove button beside a special handling code to remove it from the table.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
CS Federal Schedule *
Select a federal controlled substance schedule from the drop-down list. When you make a selection in this field, the system completes the DEA Schedule field.
DEA Schedule *
This field is automatically completed when you select a CS Federal Schedule. You can select another option from the drop-down list: 0 - Unscheduled; 1 - Schedule 1 Item; 2 - Schedule 2 Item; 3 - Schedule 3 Item; 4 - Schedule 4 Item; 5 - Schedule 5 Item; 6 - Legend Item; 9 - Over the Counter.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Local Non-Formulary
The view-only status of the local non-formulary product: Yes or No
National Formulary Indicator
Click this check box to indicate that the product is part of the national formulary.
Formulary Designator
Select the Formulary Designator for the drug from the drop-down list.
Click the to
add a new Formulary Designator to the product.
Formulary
The view-only status of the Formulary
Formulary Alternative
Enter an alternative for the formulary for this product.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
National Drug Text Entry
Click the Add New Row button add a new row to the National Drug Text Entry table.
--In National Drug Text Entry, select a text option from the drop-down list.
--Click the Remove button beside a special handling code to remove it from the table.
In National Drug Text Entry, select a text option from the drop-down list.
Click the Remove button beside a special handling code to remove it from the table.
Click the add icon to
add new text. See Add Drug Text Name for
more information on the source of this list.
RX Message
Enter any additional instructions for the pharmacy for this product.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
DAW Code
Select dispensing substitution directions from the drop-down list for the product.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Active Ingredient
Click this link to display the Active Ingredient pop-up to view a list of active ingredients.
--In the pop-up, click the Add New Row button add a new row to the list of active ingredients.
--In Ingredient Name, select an ingredient from the drop-down list.
--In Strength, enter the strength for the active ingredient.
--In Drug Unit, select a unit from the drop-down list.
In the pop-up, click the Add New Row button add a new row to the list of active ingredients.
In Ingredient Name, select an ingredient from the drop-down list.
In Strength, enter the strength for the active ingredient.
In Drug Unit, select a unit from the drop-down list.
Click Save Changes to save the active ingredient.
--Click the Remove button beside an active ingredient to remove it from the table.
Click the Remove button beside an active ingredient to remove it from the table.
National Formulary Name
The view-only name associated with the national formulary
Proposed Inactivation Date
Enter a Proposed Inactivation Date using the format DD-Mon-YYYY.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
VA Drug Classes
Click this link to open the VA Drug Class pop-up to view a list of classes.
--In the pop-up, click the Add New Row button add a new row to the list of classes.
--In VA Drug Class, select a class from the drop-down list.
--In Primary, click the check box if the class is primary for the product.
In the pop-up, click the Add New Row button add a new row to the list of classes.
In VA Drug Class, select a class from the drop-down list.
In Primary, click the check box if the class is primary for the product.
Click Save Changes to save the class.
--Click the Remove button beside a class to remove it from the table.
Click the Remove button beside a class to remove it from the table.
GCNESQNO
The view-only Generic Code Number Sequence Number, which is a numeric value that corresponds to the Generic Code Number Sequence Number of an FDB generic drug.
VUID
The view-only VA Unique Identifier
Sub-Category
Click one or more of the check boxes to indicate a Sub-Category for the product: Chemotherapy; Herbal; OTC; Veterinary.
Synonyms
Click this link to open the Synonyms pop-up to view a list of synonyms for the product.
--In Synonym, enter a synonym for the product.
--In Use, enter medication use: 0 - Trade Name; 1 - Quick Code; D - Drug Accountability; C - Controlled Substance.
--In NDC Code, enter a National Drug Code (NDC) for the product synonym.
--In VSN, enter the Vendor Stock Number (VSN) for the product synonym.
--In Order Unit, enter order unit type for the product synonym.
--In PPOU, enter a Product Price per Order Unit (PPOU) for the product synonym.
--In DUOU, enter a Drug Units per Order Unit (DUOU) for product synonym.
--In PPDU, enter a Product Price per Dispense Unit (PPDU) for the product synonym.
--In Vendor, enter a vendor name for the product synonym.
--Click the Remove button beside an entry to remove the synonym.
In Synonym, enter a synonym for the product.
In Use, enter medication use: 0 - Trade Name; 1 - Quick Code; D - Drug Accountability; C - Controlled Substance.
In NDC Code, enter a National Drug Code (NDC) for the product synonym.
In VSN, enter the Vendor Stock Number (VSN) for the product synonym.
In Order Unit, enter order unit type for the product synonym.
In PPOU, enter a Product Price per Order Unit (PPOU) for the product synonym.
In DUOU, enter a Drug Units per Order Unit (DUOU) for product synonym.
In PPDU, enter a Product Price per Dispense Unit (PPDU) for the product synonym.
In Vendor, enter a vendor name for the product synonym.
Click the Remove button beside an entry to remove the synonym.
Order Unit
The view-only Order Unit for the product synonym
Price per Order Unit
The view-only Price per Order Unit (PPOU) for the product synonym
VA Dispense Unit *
Select a VA Dispense Unit for the product synonym from the drop-down list.
Click the to
add a new dispense unit for the product synonym. The system opens the
Add Dispense Unit Name page, which
you can use to add a new dispense unit for the product synonym.
Product Dispense Units per Order Unit
Enter the dispense unites per order unit for the product synonym.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Price per Dispense Unit
The view-only the Price per Dispense Unit (PPDU) for the product synonym
IFCAP Item Number
The view-only Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity, Accounting, and Procurement number
NCPDP Dispense Unit *
Select National Council for Prescription Drug Program (NCPDP) Dispense Unit for the drug from the drop-down list.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
NCPDP Quantity Multiplier *
Enter the National Council for Prescription Drug Program (NCPDP) Quantity Multiplier.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
FSN/NSN
Enter the Federal Stock Number (FSN) or National Stock Number (NSN) for the product.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Refrigeration
Select an option from the drop-down list: Refrigerate or Do Not Refrigerate.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Protect from Light
Click this check box if the product should be protected from exposure to light.
Click the lock icon to lock
the field so that it cannot be changed. The system changes the icon
. The lock is a toggle, which can be clicked to lock
or unlock the field.
Buttons and Links
Cancel
Click this button discard changes and return to the previous page.
Save Work in Progress
Click this button to save your work. See Saved Work in Progress tab for more information.
Change OI
Click this button to open an Orderable Item Search page, which you can use to search criteria for product, dosage form, item status, and new item request to search for an orderable item. You are selecting a parent for the product.
Submit
Click this button to submit the additions or changes you have made.
Create New Product (from existing)
Click this link to open the Add Product page, and create a product from an existing product.