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# Manage Pickup Schedules

> Navigate appointments, scheduling, and calendar functionality for medication pickups

<img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/adhdsimple/T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq/images/clinical-app/schedule-management/01-pickups-schedule-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq&q=85&s=da512887301cec36225a9373d6cfa297" alt="Pickups page showing scheduled medication pickup appointments" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/clinical-app/schedule-management/01-pickups-schedule-overview.png" />

The Pickups page serves as the central scheduling interface for managing medication collection appointments. View existing schedules, filter by status or type, and create new pickup appointments for patients.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Pickups Page">
    Click **Pickups** in the main navigation sidebar to access the scheduling dashboard.

    The page displays all pickup appointments with:

    * Shipment numbers (SH-xxx format)
    * Pickup type (Pickup/Delivery)
    * Status (Scheduled, Preparing, etc.)
    * Date and time slots
    * Prescription count
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter and Search Schedules">
    Use the filtering tools to find specific appointments:

    * **Search box**: Find by shipment number, patient name, or prescription details
    * **Status filter**: Show appointments by status (All Statuses, Scheduled, Preparing, etc.)
    * **Type filter**: Filter by pickup type (All Types, Pickup, Delivery)

    <Warning>
      Empty shipments (0 prescriptions) are normal for pre-scheduled pickup slots that haven't been assigned prescriptions yet.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create New Pickup Schedule">
    <img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/adhdsimple/T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq/images/clinical-app/schedule-management/02-schedule-pickup-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq&q=85&s=fa91886dcdcce2ecfea97c628fdbc240" alt="Schedule New Pickup dialog with date, time, and address options" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/clinical-app/schedule-management/02-schedule-pickup-dialog.png" />

    Click **Create New Shipment** to open the scheduling dialog. Configure the pickup appointment:

    **Pickup Date Options:**

    * **Today**: Same-day pickup (if available)
    * **Tomorrow**: Next business day pickup
    * **Custom Date**: Select specific future date

    **Pickup Time Slots:**

    * **Morning Pickup**: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    * **Later Pickup**: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    **Address Selection:**

    * Choose from registered clinic addresses
    * Displays clinic name and full address details
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Schedule Creation">
    <img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/adhdsimple/T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq/images/clinical-app/schedule-management/03-scheduled-pickup-confirmed.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=T9hpxXt-pVUyr2yq&q=85&s=3421f003062b32dde8c233686d669e13" alt="Pickups page showing newly created scheduled appointment" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/clinical-app/schedule-management/03-scheduled-pickup-confirmed.png" />

    Click **Schedule Pickup** to create the appointment. The system will:

    * Generate a unique shipment number (SH-xxx format)
    * Set status to "Scheduled"
    * Display in the main pickup list
    * Show selected date and time slot

    **Status Indicators:**

    * **Scheduled**: Appointment confirmed, awaiting prescriptions
    * **Preparing**: Prescriptions being prepared for pickup
    * **Ready**: Available for collection

    <Warning>
      New pickup appointments start empty (0 prescriptions). Prescriptions are added separately through the prescription workflow.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Schedule Management Tips

* **Plan Ahead**: Create pickup slots before prescriptions are ready to ensure timely collection
* **Monitor Status**: Check status changes to track pickup preparation progress
* **Coordinate Times**: Align pickup schedules with clinic operating hours and courier availability
* **Address Accuracy**: Verify clinic addresses are current and accessible for pickup services