You are correct in that it only takes numbers. Not even spaces. I think they are working on this. I ePrescribe EVERYTHING except controlled substances. Two things:

1. You can use the comment section so that if you send a 30 grams tube of Westcort cream. You can write 30 in the dispense field and then 30 grams in the comments. Or, you can write one large tube.
Downside besides time, the comment stays there so you have to remember that.

2. Most pharmacists are pretty bright and figure out your intent, e.g.

a) Cipro capsules Disp: 20 They will know that 20 = 20 capsules
b) Cefzil suspension 250 mg/5mL Disp: 100 They will know that 100 = 100mL
c) Triamcinolone topical cream 0.1% Disp 60 They will know that 60 = grams

If not, they are just being ridiculous or they can call you.

Bert
Pediatrics
Brewer, Maine