Install and update MIMS

A MIMS licence is not granted with an installation of Bp VIP.net. If providers at your practice wish to access MIMS information when prescribing, you will need to contact MIMS to provide your Bp VIP.net installation details and purchase a licence. MIMS can be contacted through the following:

Australia

• Website: https://www.mims.com.au/
• Email: subscriptions@mims.com.au

New Zealand

• Website: https://www.mims.co.nz/
• Email: support@mims.co.nz

Any prescriptions stored in a patient record will not be affected if MIMS is installed or expires.

When should I run the update?

MIMS database updates can be large files. If your practice's Internet speed is slow, it may take some time to download the file. Best Practice Software recommends running the update outside of regular office hours to avoid disruption to users.

Install MIMS for the first time

After you have purchased your MIMS licence, contact Bp VIP.net Support on 1300 40 1111 (AU) or 0800 40 1111 (NZ) to arrange the initial installation. Bp VIP.net Support will activate the integrated MIMS database and download a comprehensive update to bring the database up to date.

After the initial installation, any user at your practice can download the monthly update without needing to contact Bp VIP.net.

Download a monthly MIMS update

After you have purchased your MIMS licence, MIMS will provide your practice with a username and password to access the MIMS FTP site.

1. Log in to a Bp VIP.net workstation.
2. Select File > Utilities > Live Update. The VIP Live Update screen will appear.
3. Select Update > MIMS > MIMS FTP Site.



4. Click Next. Bp VIP.net will display a login screen. Enter the username and password supplied by MIMS when you purchased your licence and click OK.



NOTE  Best Practice Software Support do not know this information. If you have lost your MIMS username and password, contact MIMS.

5. Bp VIP.net will show your current MIMS version, the version of the new update, and file size. Tick the checkbox next to the update you want and click Next. Bp VIP.net will download the monthly update. Users will need to restart Bp VIP.net to see the updated changes.