Optional Price Update - Revision history

Cecswiki at 20:11, 6 January 2021

2021-01-06T20:11:59Z

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	Quickscrip can store the settings for up to two separate price updates.		Quickscrip can store the settings for up to two separate price updates.
	* Lines '''1 & 2''' determines the location QuickSCRIP checks for the price update file.		* Lines '''1 & 2''' determines the location QuickSCRIP checks for the price update file.
	* Lines '''3 & 4''' set the relevant masks for Wholesaler Price Updates. These are setup by a Cost Effective Help Desk Representative.		* Lines '''3 & 7''' set the relevant masks for Wholesaler Price Updates. These are setup by a Cost Effective Help Desk Representative.
	* Lines '''5 & 6''' sets switches that affect how the Wholesaler Price Update runs.		* Lines '''4, 8, 5, & 9''' sets switches that affect how the Wholesaler Price Update runs.
	* Lines '''7 & 8''' shows the last dates you successfully ran a Wholesaler Price Update		* Lines '''6 & 10''' shows the last dates you successfully ran a Wholesaler Price Update
	* Line '''9''' sets switches that affect how the Medi-Span AWP Price Update Runs.		* Line '''11''' sets switches that affect how the Medi-Span AWP Price Update Runs.
	* Line '''10''' shows the last date you successfully ran a Medi-span AWP price update.		* Line '''12''' shows the last date you successfully ran a Medi-span AWP price update.
	* Lines '''11 - 16''' allow you to set if you want your pricing values lowered when you run your price updates.		* Lines '''13 - 18''' allow you to set if you want your pricing values lowered when you run your price updates.
	* Line '''17''' Lets you set a number of months for QuickSCRIP to check the price update while filling a prescription. If the last updated date is older than this, then QuickSCRIP will warn you.		* Line '''19''' Lets you set a number of months for QuickSCRIP to check the price update while filling a prescription. If the last updated date is older than this, then QuickSCRIP will warn you.

	There are a number of custom switches you can set on lines '''5 & 6''' that will impact how price updates are run.		There are a number of custom switches you can set on lines '''4, 8, 5, & 9''' that will impact how price updates are run.
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Cecswiki: /* Updating from 832 FTP and HD Smith */

2016-06-07T19:23:20Z

Updating from 832 FTP and HD Smith

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	==Updating from 832 FTP and HD Smith==		==Updating from 832 FTP and HD Smith==
	Amerisource, Morris Dickson, and HD Smith offer FTP price updates. These are similar in function to the normal price updates, except		McKesson, Amerisource, Morris Dickson, and HD Smith offer FTP price updates. These are similar in function to the normal price updates, except
	that you don't have to download the file from a website. Instead, Quickscrip downloads the price update directly from an FTP site. Contact your wholesaler if you'd like to sign up for this feature.		that you don't have to download the file from a website. Instead, Quickscrip downloads the price update directly from an FTP site. Contact your wholesaler if you'd like to sign up for this feature.

Cecswiki: /* Updating from 832 FTP */

2015-09-02T14:52:33Z

Updating from 832 FTP

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	** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer, we may use a mapped network drive copy the price update file from across your network. On the QuickSCRIP Server, check the "My Computer" desktop icon and verify that the mapped network drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.		** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer, we may use a mapped network drive copy the price update file from across your network. On the QuickSCRIP Server, check the "My Computer" desktop icon and verify that the mapped network drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.

	==Updating from 832 FTP==		==Updating from 832 FTP and HD Smith==
	~~Both~~ Amerisource ~~and~~ Morris Dickson offer FTP~~/832~~ price updates. These are similar in function to the normal price updates, except		Amerisource, Morris Dickson, and HD Smith offer FTP price updates. These are similar in function to the normal price updates, except
	that you don't have to download the file from a website. Contact your wholesaler if you'd like to sign up for this feature.		that you don't have to download the file from a website. Instead, Quickscrip downloads the price update directly from an FTP site. Contact your wholesaler if you'd like to sign up for this feature.

	# In Quickscrip, start in the Pharmacy Main Menu		# In Quickscrip, start in the Pharmacy Main Menu

Cecswiki at 16:27, 3 June 2015

2015-06-03T16:27:24Z

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	QuickSCRIP has the ability to import price updates from your wholesaler and insert them into the pricing fields in the Drug File Maintenance screen. This feature is useful for making sure your pricing is based on current market values for your drugs, and getting more a more accurate idea of your cost and profit. In general, QuickSCRIP imports Acquisition Price. We can also setup the price update to import vendor names and order numbers.		QuickSCRIP has the ability to import price updates from your wholesaler and insert them into the pricing fields in the Drug File Maintenance screen. This feature is useful for making sure your pricing is based on current market values for your drugs, and getting more a more accurate idea of your cost and profit. In general, QuickSCRIP imports Acquisition Price. We can also setup the price update to import vendor names and order numbers.

	'''Note:''' This is a separate from the Medispan price ~~Updates~~, which ~~cover~~ AWP prices and are downloaded directly from Cost Effective Computers.		'''Note:''' This is a separate from the Medispan price Update, which covers AWP prices and are downloaded directly from Cost Effective Computers.

	==Updating from a downloaded file==		==Updating from a downloaded file==

Cecswiki: /* Rx Price Update Customization Screen */

2015-06-03T15:00:08Z

Rx Price Update Customization Screen

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 * Line '''9''' sets switches that affect how the Medi-Span AWP Price Update Runs.
 * Line '''10''' shows the last date you successfully ran a Medi-span AWP price update.
-* Lines ''' 11 - 16''' allow you to set if you want your pricing values lowered when you run your price updates.
+* Lines '''11 - 16''' allow you to set if you want your pricing values lowered when you run your price updates.
 * Line '''17''' Lets you set a number of months for QuickSCRIP to check the price update while filling a prescription. If the last updated date is older than this, then QuickSCRIP will warn you.

Cecswiki: /* Rx Price Update Customization Screen */

2015-06-03T14:04:40Z

Rx Price Update Customization Screen

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	Quickscrip can store the settings for up to two separate price updates.		Quickscrip can store the settings for up to two separate price updates.
	* Lines '''1 & 2''' ~~determine~~ the location QuickSCRIP ~~looks at to find~~ the price update.		* Lines '''1 & 2''' determines the location QuickSCRIP checks for the price update file.
	* Lines '''3, 4~~, 5 & 6~~''' set the relevant masks ~~and program switches~~ for ~~the price updates~~. These are setup by a Cost Effective Help Desk Representative.		* Lines '''3 & 4''' set the relevant masks for Wholesaler Price Updates. These are setup by a Cost Effective Help Desk Representative.
	* ~~Line~~ '''7''' shows the last ~~date~~ you successfully ran a Wholesaler Price Update		* Lines '''5 & 6''' sets switches that affect how the Wholesaler Price Update runs.
	* Line '''10''' shows the last date you successfully ran a Medi-span AWP price update.		* Lines '''7 & 8''' shows the last dates you successfully ran a Wholesaler Price Update
			* Line '''9''' sets switches that affect how the Medi-Span AWP Price Update Runs.
			* Line '''10''' shows the last date you successfully ran a Medi-span AWP price update.
	* Lines ''' 11 - 16''' allow you to set if you want your pricing values lowered when you run your price updates.		* Lines ''' 11 - 16''' allow you to set if you want your pricing values lowered when you run your price updates.
	* Line '''17''' Lets you set a number of months for QuickSCRIP to check the price update while filling a prescription. If the last updated date is older than this, then QuickSCRIP will warn you.		* Line '''17''' Lets you set a number of months for QuickSCRIP to check the price update while filling a prescription. If the last updated date is older than this, then QuickSCRIP will warn you.

Cecswiki: /* Troubleshooting */

2015-06-03T13:51:23Z

Troubleshooting

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	** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to wholesaler. When you run a price update in QuickSCRIP, we are looking for a specific file name.		** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to wholesaler. When you run a price update in QuickSCRIP, we are looking for a specific file name.
	* '''The Mapped drive is not connected'''		* '''The Mapped drive is not connected'''
	** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer~~, or a computer that isn't the QuickSCRIP server~~, we may use a mapped network drive ~~to get~~ the price update from ~~over~~ your network. ~~Please~~ check "My Computer" and verify that the mapped network drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.		** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer, we may use a mapped network drive copy the price update file from across your network. On the QuickSCRIP Server, check the "My Computer" desktop icon and verify that the mapped network drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.

	==Updating from 832 FTP==		==Updating from 832 FTP==

Cecswiki at 13:48, 3 June 2015

2015-06-03T13:48:15Z

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	QuickSCRIP has the ability to import price updates from your wholesaler and insert them into the		QuickSCRIP has the ability to import price updates from your wholesaler and insert them into the pricing fields in the Drug File Maintenance screen. This feature is useful for making sure your pricing is based on current market values for your drugs, and getting more a more accurate idea of your cost and profit. In general, QuickSCRIP imports Acquisition Price. We can also setup the price update to import vendor names and order numbers.
	pricing fields in the Drug File ~~Maintainance~~ screen. This feature is useful for making sure your
	pricing is based on current market values for your drugs, and getting more a more accurate idea
	of your cost and profit.

	~~In general, QuickSCRIP imports Aquisition Price. We can also setup~~ the price ~~update to import vendor~~		'''Note:''' This is a separate from the Medispan price Updates, which cover AWP prices and are downloaded directly from Cost Effective Computers.
	~~names~~ and ~~order numbers~~.

	==Updating from a downloaded file==		==Updating from a downloaded file==
	The most common method of importing a price update from a file, downloaded from the internet. The file		The most common method of importing a price update from a file, downloaded from the internet. The file
	can be downloaded ~~stright~~ onto the server, or it can be saved to another computer on the network (such		can be downloaded straight onto the server, or it can be saved to another computer on the network (such
	as your wholesaler ordering computer).		as your wholesaler ordering computer).

	# Download the price update from your wholesaler website		# Download the price update from your wholesaler website
	#* You will need to ~~cunsult~~ your wholesaler on how to do this, as the process is different from vendor to vendor		#* You will need to consult your wholesaler on how to do this, as the process is different from vendor to vendor
	#* '''NOTE:''' Make sure you save the update in the location designated for it		#* '''NOTE:''' Make sure you save the update in the location designated for it
	# In Quickscrip, start in the Pharmacy Main Menu		# In Quickscrip, start in the Pharmacy Main Menu
	# Choose Option 3 ~~Unilites~~		# Choose Option 3 Utilites
	# Choose 18 Optional Price Update		# Choose 18 Optional Price Update
	# You will be asked if you want to print price Changes		# You will be asked if you want to print price Changes
	#* '''Y''' will print all the drugs and the values that changed		#* '''Y''' will print all the drugs and the values that changed
	#* '''A''' will print ALL drugs in the price update, ~~reguardless~~ of weather it was found in your system		#* '''A''' will print ALL drugs in the price update, regardless of weather it was found in your system
	#* '''N''' will not print the changes		#* '''N''' will not print the changes
	#* '''P''' will only print drugs that have changed over a set percent value. This is ideal for catching drugs that changed dramatically.		#* '''P''' will only print drugs that have changed over a set percent value. This is ideal for catching drugs that changed dramatically.
	# Some systems will prompt you to enter your vendor name. Type it if prompted.		# Some systems will prompt you to enter your vendor name. Type it if prompted.
	# Quickscrip will then import the update. You will be given a 1-page printout that will tell you the total number of drugs updated.		# Quickscrip will then import the update. You will be given a 1-page printout that will tell you the total number of drugs updated.

	~~===Troubleshooting===~~
	~~Once of the most common errors while running a wholesaler price update is "X file not found" after running option 18 in the utilities menu.~~
	~~There are three possible causes for this message:~~

	* '''The price update was not saved in the correct location'''		When you download the file from your Wholesaler website, it will need to have a specific name.
	** QuickSCRIP is told to look in a specific location for the price update, which is set in the Price Update Customization Screen, Line 1 or 2. If you ~~downloaded~~ the file, ~~but did not save~~ it ~~in the correct folder, you can get this error.~~		{\| border="1" cellpadding="2"
	* '''The price update was not named correctly'''
	** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to ~~wholesaler. When you run a price update in QuickSCRIP, we are looking for~~ a specific ~~file~~ name.
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			===Troubleshooting===
			Once of the most common errors while running a wholesaler price update is "X file not found" after running option 18 in the utilities menu.
			There are three possible causes for this message:

			* '''The price update was not saved in the correct location'''
			** QuickSCRIP is told to look in a specific location for the price update, which is set in the Price Update Customization Screen, Line 1 or 2. If you downloaded the file, but did not save it in the correct folder, you can get this error.
			* '''The price update was not named correctly'''
			** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to wholesaler. When you run a price update in QuickSCRIP, we are looking for a specific file name.
	* '''The Mapped drive is not connected'''		* '''The Mapped drive is not connected'''
	** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer, or a computer that isn't the QuickSCRIP server, we may use a mapped network drive to get the price update from over your network. Please check "My Computer" and verify that the mapped network drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.		** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer, or a computer that isn't the QuickSCRIP server, we may use a mapped network drive to get the price update from over your network. Please check "My Computer" and verify that the mapped network drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.

	===Updating from 832 FTP===		==Updating from 832 FTP==
	Both Amerisource and Morris Dickson offer FTP/832 price updates. These are similar in function to the normal price updates, except		Both Amerisource and Morris Dickson offer FTP/832 price updates. These are similar in function to the normal price updates, except
	that you don't have to download the file from a website. Contact your wholesaler if you'd like to sign up for this feature.		that you don't have to download the file from a website. Contact your wholesaler if you'd like to sign up for this feature.

	# In Quickscrip, start in the Pharmacy Main Menu		# In Quickscrip, start in the Pharmacy Main Menu
	# Choose Option 3 ~~Unilites~~		# Choose Option 3 Utilities
	# Choose 18 Optional Price Update		# Choose 18 Optional Price Update
	# You will be asked if you want to print price Changes		# You will be asked if you want to print price Changes
	#* '''Y''' will print all the drugs and the values that changed		#* '''Y''' will print all the drugs and the values that changed
	#* '''A''' will print ALL drugs in the price update, ~~reguardless~~ of weather it was found in your system		#* '''A''' will print ALL drugs in the price update, regardless of weather it was found in your system
	#* '''N''' will not print the changes		#* '''N''' will not print the changes
	#* '''P''' will only print drugs that have changed over a set percent value. This is ideal for catching drugs that changed dramatically.		#* '''P''' will only print drugs that have changed over a set percent value. This is ideal for catching drugs that changed dramatically.
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	# Start in the Pharmacy Main Menu		# Start in the Pharmacy Main Menu
	# Choose 3, for ~~Utilites~~		# Choose 3, for Utilities
	# Choose 3 again, for Business Control File		# Choose 3 again, for Business Control File
	# Finally, choose 8 for Rx Price Update Customization Screen		# Finally, choose 8 for Rx Price Update Customization Screen

	Quickscrip can store the settings for up to two ~~seperate~~ price updates.		Quickscrip can store the settings for up to two separate price updates.
	* Lines '''1 & 2''' determine the location QuickSCRIP looks at to find the price update.		* Lines '''1 & 2''' determine the location QuickSCRIP looks at to find the price update.
	* Lines '''3, 4, 5 & 6''' set the relevant masks and program switches for the price updates. These are setup by a Cost Effective Help Desk Representative.		* Lines '''3, 4, 5 & 6''' set the relevant masks and program switches for the price updates. These are setup by a Cost Effective Help Desk Representative.

Cecswiki: /* Troubleshooting */

2015-06-03T13:37:44Z

Troubleshooting

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	===Troubleshooting===		===Troubleshooting===
	Once of the most common errors while running a wholesaler price update is "X file not found" after running option 18 in the ~~utilites~~ menu.		Once of the most common errors while running a wholesaler price update is "X file not found" after running option 18 in the utilities menu.
	There are three possible causes for this message:		There are three possible causes for this message:

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	** QuickSCRIP is told to look in a specific location for the price update, which is set in the Price Update Customization Screen, Line 1 or 2. If you downloaded the file, but did not save it in the correct folder, you can get this error.		** QuickSCRIP is told to look in a specific location for the price update, which is set in the Price Update Customization Screen, Line 1 or 2. If you downloaded the file, but did not save it in the correct folder, you can get this error.
	* '''The price update was not named correctly'''		* '''The price update was not named correctly'''
	** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to wholesaler~~, but when~~ you run a price update in ~~Quickscrip~~, we are looking for a specific file name ~~(typically cost~~.txt ~~or costfile~~.txt)		** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to wholesaler. When you run a price update in QuickSCRIP, we are looking for a specific file name.
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			\|McKesson\|\| Cost.txt
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			\|Smith\|\| Costfile.txt
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			\|Cardinal\|\| Cost.txt
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			\|Amerisource/Bergen\|\| PRChange.out
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			\|Morris Dickson\|\| items.txt
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			\|}
	* '''The Mapped drive is not connected'''		* '''The Mapped drive is not connected'''
	** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer, or a computer that isn't the QuickSCRIP server, we may use a mapped network drive to get the price update from over your network. Please check "My Computer" and verify that the mapped ~~nextwork~~ drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.		** If you are saving your price update on a wholesaler computer, or a computer that isn't the QuickSCRIP server, we may use a mapped network drive to get the price update from over your network. Please check "My Computer" and verify that the mapped network drive icon does not have a red X over it. If so, double-click it to re-establish connection.

	===Updating from 832 FTP===		===Updating from 832 FTP===

Cecswiki: /* Troubleshooting */

2015-06-03T13:28:06Z

Troubleshooting

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	* '''The price update was not saved in the correct location'''		* '''The price update was not saved in the correct location'''
	** QuickSCRIP is told to look in a specific location for the price update. If you downloaded the file, but did not save it in the correct folder, you can get this error.		** QuickSCRIP is told to look in a specific location for the price update, which is set in the Price Update Customization Screen, Line 1 or 2. If you downloaded the file, but did not save it in the correct folder, you can get this error.
	* '''The price update was not named correctly'''		* '''The price update was not named correctly'''
	** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to wholesaler, but when you run a price update in Quickscrip, we are looking for a specific file name (typically cost.txt or costfile.txt)		** The name of the price update varies from wholesaler to wholesaler, but when you run a price update in Quickscrip, we are looking for a specific file name (typically cost.txt or costfile.txt)