Ordering Section 29 Drugs
Ordering Section 29 (S29) Drugs
Ensure Supplier is Added
Before placing an order, confirm that the supplier is added to the relevant stockcard.
Dispense the Prescription
Dispense the prescription as usual.
On the main dispensary screen, highlight the dispensed script.
Right-click to bring up droplist.
Select “Add to next Order as S29/Special Order.”
Choose the quantity
A prompt will appear with three options.
Select the most appropriate one for your situation.
Click “Add to next Order as S29/Special Order.”
Generate the Order
The next time you create a ‘General Wholesaler’ type order for the supplier, the Section 29 item will automatically be included.
The order will include the prescriber’s name and patient’s name, as required for Section 29 compliance.
Note: If you are using a ‘Blank Order’ type, ensure you tick the box:
“Add items marked as ‘Add to next generated order’.”
Transmit the Order
Finalize and transmit the order as usual.
How to Check S29 Order Status
To verify if a script has been flagged for Section 29 ordering:
Go to:
Edit Script → Claim → Additional Claim DetailsIn the ‘S29/Special Order Details’ field (located in the top-middle section of the screen), you will see one of the following:
“On next order” – The item has not been ordered yet but is queued for the next order. It will go onto the next generated order as a S29 item (with the required details).
Order number – Indicates the item has already been included in an order.