Navigating Through the Non Sterile Compounding Station?
Learn how to access and navigate the Non-Sterile Compounding Station, including the main menu and dashboard widgets.
Overview
The Non-Sterile Compounding Station is the primary workspace used to manage and track non-sterile compounding orders throughout their lifecycle—from preparation to verification, dispensing, and stock management.
This guide walks through how to access the station and explains the key navigation elements and dashboard widgets.
Accessing the Non-Sterile Compounding Station
- Click the FileMaker Pro icon to open FileMaker.
- When FileMaker opens, locate the large menu bar on the left side of the window.
- Click SiCompounding (near the top of the menu).
- In the next window, several module icons appear across the center.
- Click Non Sterile to open the Non-Sterile Compounding Station.
Main Menu
At the top of the Non-Sterile Compounding Station window is the Main Menu, which follows a consistent layout across SiCompounding modules.
Main Menu Options
- Date
Displays or allows selection of the working date. - Lookup
Used to search for related records. - < Go Back
Returns you to the previous screen.
Dashboard Widgets
The dashboard provides quick access to compounding orders based on their current status. Each widget opens records in List View for efficient review and navigation.
To Be Filled
- Displays all new compounding orders that have not yet been submitted.
- Includes:
- View All button
- Opens the oldest unsubmitted order.
- Search Bar
- Locate a specific unsubmitted compounding order.
- View All button
To Be Verified
- List View of compounding orders that have been completed and are awaiting verification.
- Used by pharmacists or authorized staff to confirm accuracy and compliance.
Dispensed
- List View of compounding orders that have been dispensed.
- Useful for tracking completed and released orders.
Compounded
- List View of orders that have been successfully compounded but may not yet be dispensed.
In Stock
- List View of compounded stock items available in inventory.
- Supports ongoing stock management and fulfillment planning.
Summary
The Non-Sterile Compounding Station dashboard is designed to provide clear visibility into every stage of non-sterile compounding.
By using the main menu and dashboard widgets, staff can efficiently:
- Track order progress
- Locate specific compounding records
- Manage verification and dispensing workflows
- Monitor available stock
✅ This completes the step-by-step guide on Navigating the Non-Sterile Compounding Station.
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