The User Guide can be accessed within the ezFMD program by pressing [F1] or viewed by clicking on this link to download the PDF file. (1.2Mb)
ezFMD – Main Screen Summary
1: Product Data
The Product Data area displays the information read from the barcode on a pack. An FMD compliant barcode must contain four pieces of information:
- Product Code
- Serial Number
- Batch Number
- Expiry Date
2: Action
The action shows the operation that you wish to perform on scanned packs. In most situations you will probably wish to mark a pack as dispensed. The actions you are allowed to perform will depend on your organisation’s role. For example., the actions a pharmacist may perform differ from those that a wholesaler may perform. Your organisations administrator may also limit the actions that you can perform.
3: Traffic Light
The Traffic Light provides a clear visual cue that helps to understand the result of performing an action on a pack. Just like a conventional traffic light ezFMD a colour is used to assist you in responding to the result:
- Green All OK – proceed.
- Orange Proceed with caution. Refer to applicable SOP.
- Red Stop. Refer to applicable SOP.
4: Result Information
This area displays a summary of the information returned by the National System. This will include the current status of a pack and when appropriate, warnings and alert numbers.
(Full text can be downloaded as a PDF at this link.)