When adding custom items, the field names on the AccuShelf and AccuSite are consistent. See below on the meaning of each field when adding a custom item. 


  • Brand Name
  • Generic Name
  • Custom Name/ID – optional field to add a custom name, ID, or SKU
  • Barcode – populates by scanning barcode with wireless scanner
  • Track Lot Number? – enable if lot number is required to receive, optional if disabled
  • Track Expiration? – enable if expiration data is required to receive, optional if disabled
  • Storage Temp – select the item’s storage temperature location 
  • Card Color – select a color that will display on the item card throughout the system 
  • Units per Package – enter how many units are in 1 package, e.g. bottles in a shipment box
  • Unit Form Factor – select the unit form factor or select custom to create new 
  • Track Multiple Doses – check if item has multiple “doses” within a unit, e.g. tablets in a bottle 
  • Doses per Unit – enter how many “doses” are in 1 unit, e.g. 200 tablets (dose) in 1 unit (bottle) 
  • Dose Form Factor – select the dose form factor or select custom to create new 
  • Strength – enter a strength or “none” if not applicable 
  • Unit Strength – select strength unit or N/A if not applicable