Blister Packs and Dosettes

The schedule for blister packs/dosettes is found on the Outlook program.  The pharmacist should open and check the calendar each morning to see what upcoming prescriptions/blister pack need to be readied.  Each entry will have additional information regarding pick up/delivery information.  Please make sure to follow the billing of the previous transactions. In general, all $6.11 prescriptions are billed at $4.11.  For OTC products that are covered, i.e Docusate Sodium/Senokot, the $4.11 is waived.Follow these steps:

  1. On Monday of every week, open the Outlook calendar to check which dosette/blister packs need to be prepared for the week.
  2. Open the Report Module in Propel (Reports-Propel Reports).
  3. For production of blisters, print out the report ” Compliance Preparation Log” found under “Groups”.  Enter patient’s name and print one copy.
  4. Blisters are made according to the Preparation Log.  Expiry dates are to be indicated.  Once Blister packs are complete, pharmacist are to check, sign and date.
  5. After all medications are billed, 1 copy of “Dossett Grid” is printed for each blister and attached.
  6. Preparation Log Report is to be batch scanned with prescriptions at the end of each day
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