Duration and Issue Frequency
When synchronising a patient's repeat medication the issue frequency options depend on the duration selected. For example, if the patient's medication is due to be reviewed in six months, the prescription issue frequency can be selected from:
- 7 days
- 14 days
- Monthly
- 6 weekly
- 2 monthly or
- 3 monthly
The full range of options are as follows:
| Duration | Prescription Issue Frequency |
|---|---|
| 1 Month | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly |
| 2 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly |
| 3 Months |
7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 3 Monthly |
| 4 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly |
| 5 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly |
| 6 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 2 Monthly, 3 Monthly |
| 7 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly |
|
8 Months |
7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly |
| 9 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 3 Monthly |
| 10 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly |
| 11 Months | 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly |
| 12 Months |
7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 2 Monthly, 3 Monthly Note - If Monthly is selected then 13 issues of 28 days are made. |
Note - A month is classed as 28 days.
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