How do I set up a product-based reminder?

When set up correctly, Animana automatically adds an automated product reminder to the patient file when you sell a product. For example, selling an annual vaccination product the creates a reminder with a due date one year later. This article explains how to set up such a product reminder on a product.

Before you start

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  • You need permission to be able to edit products. Permissions can be adjusted by your practice administrator in Settings > General Settings > Role Management.
  • To use automated product reminders, make sure product reminder groups and product reminder rules are set up.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Go to Extra > Products > Products.
  2. Search for the product and open the product details.
  3. Open the Reminder tab.
  4. Click New.
  5. Enter the number of days in the “remind period (days)” field. This defines when the product is due again after the sales date.
  6. Select a value in the “reminder type” field. This is visible in the patient file and can be used as a filter when sending product reminders manually.
  7. Enter text in the “reminder text” field. This text is shown in the patient file and can be used in product reminder templates.
  8. Select a “product reminder group”. This is mandatory to include the reminder in automated product reminders.
  9. Select a “notification”. This is mandatory to include the reminder in automated product reminders. A notification determines how many reminders will be sent in which form and when. Read the Related articles section below for more information.
  10. Click Save.
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    Tip: You can add multiple reminders to the same product. For example, add both a 60-day and a 90-day reminder to one product.

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Updated on 16 February 2026
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