Data elements

Add or modify data elements within specific variants by selecting an existing variant or creating a new one.

Use File > Open > 1.0 > variant to use an existing variant. The selected variant’s definition displays in the dialog box.

Use File > New > 1.0 to create a new variant. Specify an appropriate name and click OK. The standard NCPDP Formulary and Benefit base definition displays in the dialog box.

The list box in the Defined Data Elements pane contains every element defined in the selected variant, numerically sorted. Add or delete data elements in this pane.

Note: The standard NCPDP Formulary and Benefit base definition cannot be deleted from within a variant.