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AMIS Category

The AMIS category will classify AR/WS drugs for AMIS purposes. The four AMIS categories are “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3”. “0” means the drug is classified as field 03 or 04. This includes tablets, capsules, multi-dose vials, etc. It does not include multiple- dose externals, liquids, or antacids. “1” means the drug is classified as field 06 or 07. This includes multiple-dose externals, liquids, antacids, otics, opthalmics, and inhalations. “2” means the drug is classified as field 17. This includes solutions and administration sets. “3” means the drug is classified as field 22. This includes blood and blood products.

Source: Automatic Replenishment/Ward Stock V. 2.3 Technical Manual

AMIS Category

Classification of AR/WS drugs for AMIS purposes. There are four AMIS categories:

  Category      Description
  0                   Drug is classified as field 03 or 04, which includes tablets, capsules, 
                      multidose vials, etc. It does not include multiple-dose externals,  
                      liquids, or antacids.
  1                   Drug is classified as field 06 or 07, which includes multiple-dose 
                      externals, liquids, antacids, otics, opthalmics, and inhalations.
  2                   Drug is classified as field 17, which includes solutions and 
                      administration sets.
  3                   Drug is classified as field 22, which includes blood and blood products.

Source: Pharmacy Benefits Management V. 4.0 User Manual