Order Number vs. Invoice Number~


 * Order Number vs. Invoice Number
 * An order number is a VA number by which to charge the ordered goods. The invoice number is the vendor’s number for billing the ordered goods. There can be many invoice numbers assigned to one order number because by law, certain drugs have to be placed on an invoice by itself. Also drugs can come from different distribution centers, which necessitates different invoice numbers.

Source: Pharmacy Benefits Management V. 4.0 Technical Manual/ Security Guide


 * Order Number vs. Invoice Number
 * An order number is a VA number by which to charge the ordered goods. The invoice number is the vendor’s number for billing the ordered goods. There can be many invoice numbers assigned to one order number because by law, certain drugs have to be placed on an invoice by itself. Also drugs can come from different distribution centers, which necessitates different invoice numbers.

Source: Drug Accountability/Inventory Interface V. 3.0 User Manual