Product Generic Setup
Define generic drug names (e.g., Paracetamol, Amoxicillin) that can be assigned to products for classification.
How to Open
Menu → Setups → Product Generic
Keyboard Shortcuts
F12 Save F5 New/Clear Esc Close
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How to Use
➕ Adding a New Row
- Open Product Generic Setup from the menu
- Select the filter dropdown if applicable
- Click New to add a blank row at the bottom of the grid
- Fill in the required columns
- Press F12 or click Save
✏️ Editing Existing Rows
- Select the row you want to edit in the grid
- Click on the cell and modify the value
- Modified rows will turn light yellow
- Press F12 or click Save to save all changes
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Field Descriptions
Search Optional
Type to filter generics by name.
Active Only Checkbox
Show only active generics.
Control Only Checkbox
Show only controlled substance generics.
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Grid Columns
| Column | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generic Name | Text | ✅ | Name of the generic compound (e.g., PARACETAMOL, AMOXICILLIN). Must be unique. |
| Controlled | Checkbox | Mark if this generic is a controlled substance. Controlled generics may have special handling or reporting requirements. | |
| Active | Checkbox | Active status. Inactive generics are hidden from product detail popups. |
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Buttons
| Button | Shortcut | What it Does |
|---|---|---|
| 💾 Save | F12 | Saves all changes. The system will ask for confirmation before saving. |
| ➕ New | F5 | Adds a new blank row to the grid for data entry. |
| ❌ Close | Esc | Closes the Product Generic Setup screen. |
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Important Notes
Controlled Substances: Check the "Controlled" flag for scheduled drugs that require special inventory tracking or regulatory reporting.