Editing an ingredient allows you to add, remove, or modify all information and settings associated with that ingredient.
To edit an ingredient:
Go to Admin > Ingredients
Search for the ingredient
Click the ingredient name or the Edit button in the Action column
Each ingredient record is organized into multiple tabs:
Details
Price
Images
Stock Levels
Suppliers
Ingredient Notes
Measurements
The Details tab contains high-level descriptive and clinical information, including:
Default ingredient name
Ingredient names
SKU number
Ingredient status
Default category
All categories
Description
Ingredient attributes
Actions and indications
Cautions and contraindications
Flavor
Temperature
Recommended dosage
Classification
TCM channels
Ingredient interactions
Similar ingredients
Associated allopathic conditions
Symptoms
Possible drug interactions
Research studies
Tags
Not all fields are required for every ingredient. You can enable or disable available fields per ingredient type by navigating to:
Settings > Ingredient Settings
The Price tab controls how the ingredient is priced in custom formulas and products.
Update the default selling price per unit
Enter the cost you pay per measurement unit (e.g., $0.10 per gram)
When set, this overrides the latest cost of goods and hides that field
Determined using the following priority:
Inventory additions with purchase price
Supplier products linked to the ingredient
Default cost of goods set in pricing rules
System default of $0.01 if none are defined
Manual cost of goods will override this value.
Allows different selling prices based on quantity purchased
You may manually define ranges or apply an existing price tier templates
If no image is uploaded, the default image set in Catalog Image Settings for the ingredient type is used
Upload images from your computer or via a URL ending in .png or .jpg
If multiple images exist, you can select which one appears as the default
For premix formulas, the Ingredients section allows you to define component ingredients.
Ingredients may or may not already exist in your dispensary
Existing ingredients appear as Linked
Non-existing ingredients appear as Not Linked
You may:
Select a Name Type to filter available ingredient names
Combine multiple ingredient types (e.g., granules and tinctures)
Enter custom ingredients and specify measurement types
Custom measurement types are accepted even if they do not exist in the system
The Stock Levels tab provides inventory data and fulfillment controls.
Show Out of Stock to Users
Displays an out-of-stock message to practitioners
Allow Purchase When Out of Stock
Allows or blocks ordering when stock is depleted
Low Stock Warning Level
Threshold for low-stock alerts
Total Available
Committed (ordered but not yet fulfilled)
Average Used Per Day
Average Used Per Month
Estimated Time Remaining
Fulfillment History
Purchase History
Lot / Batch Information
Lot quantities and statuses can be adjusted here. New stock must be added via the inventory screen.
The Suppliers tab lets you link supplier products for purchasing and cost tracking.
Select an existing supplier or add a new one
Click Add Product
Enter product details
Click Submit
Required fields include:
Product name
Supplier name
Purchase price
Quantity per unit (g, kg, lb, ml, oz—based on ingredient type)
Optional fields include brand, SKU, UPC, EAN, MSRP, and shipping weight.
The Ingredient Notes section is for internal use only.
Notes are not visible to patients or practitioners
Use this space for internal references, sourcing notes, or operational details
Editing ingredients allows you to fully control pricing, inventory, clinical data, and supplier relationships—ensuring accuracy and consistency across your dispensary operations.