Searching for a Drug

To access a Drug Folder, the drug must be searched from the Drug navigator button.

To search for a drug:

1. Select the Drug navigator button . The Drug Search window opens.

2. Enter the DIN, trade name, generic name, item number, and/or UPC in the corresponding fields.

   You can scan the UPC of the drug bottle or pack in the UPC field.

   

3. Select Search. Matching results display at the bottom of the window.

   • If there are no matching results, either check the information entered in the search parameters or add a new drug. For more information, see Adding a New Drug.

   • If the UPC is searched, the Drug Folder opens automatically.

   

4. Select the drug.

5. Select OK. The Drug Folder opens on the Inventory tab.