Non-NDC Inventory FAQ

Have some questions related to your non-NDC inventory? Here are some of the answers to the most common questions.

How do I account for sales tax on non-NDC items?

The sales tax regulations and requirements are different in varying states. Atlas.md doesn’t apply separate tax logic based on those states, so you’ll need to use the sales markup to add the sales tax to your items.

If you need additional reports for your end-of-year process, we can work something out with you specifically; just drop us an email about your needs!

What if a product I enter doesn’t have a SKU number?

The SKU field is required, but you can enter anything that helps you keep track of your stock in that field; no need for a barcode reader.

We recommend using the same code the manufacturer uses to keep the grouping of items properly organized in the system.

For example, if you buy a specific fitness tracker on different days, but they’re the same thing, using the same SKU would allow you to count both in the same inventory pool and offer easier selling and dispensing.

We can simplify processes for your practice this way. But it’s optional, so again – you can enter whatever works for you in the SKU field.

What if I enter a non-NDC item that already has an SKU?

Atlas.md will keep an eye out for non-NDC items entered with an SKU that’s already in your inventory.

We’ll help you easily review (and avoid!) mistakes made by conflicting SKUs in the form of a friendly notice about which other items are in your stock with that same SKU.

What if a product doesn’t have an expiration date?

You can simply leave the expiration field empty as it’s not required.

How can I enter a free product into inventory?

You can add any Cost/item and Price/item to the inventory you prefer. The markup is just a tool to help you in the common cases of calculating your profit markup.

It’s perfectly acceptable to enter “0” in the Cost/item field, but “10” in the Price/item field, for example.

How does the markup tool work?

The markup tool is an optional helper and works the same as for the NDC medication.

It’s a way for you to calculate the profits for the items you’re selling and dispensing (for example, you paid $10 for the item, but your patients are going to be paying you $11 for it).

You can just enter zero if you don’t want to calculate anything there (then it won’t have any effect on the form values).

Can I search my non-NDC inventory by SKU?

Yes! You can type the SKU into the search box to find your item.