Define a new NCPDP Formulary and Benefit data segment

  1. Click the Data Segments tab.
  2. In the Defined Data Segments pane, click New.
  3. Specify the Data Segment Number and Data Segment Name.
  4. Click OK. This adds the new data segment to the list.
  5. Click Add/Paste New Elements to select the location to place the new element. Click Add in the Definition of the Selected Data Segment pane to add the new data element to the segment.
  6. Click List and double-click the new data element.
  7. Click OK. The new segment or composite is added to the definition.
  8. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 until all necessary elements are added.
  9. Select the new segment in the Definition of the Selected Data Segment pane.
  10. Select Mandatory or Conditional for each element.