What characterizes a favorite report in the reporting system?

A favorite report in a reporting system is characterized by being easier to find and run. This designation typically means that these reports have been marked as favorites by users due to their frequent usage, making them more accessible and streamlined for those who need to generate them regularly.

When users set reports as favorites, they are often promoting efficiency in their workflow by minimizing the time spent navigating through less frequently used reports or large lists of options. This capability is especially beneficial in the context of a busy pharmacy environment, allowing staff to quickly pull up essential data without unnecessary delays.

In contrast, the other characteristics mentioned relate to different aspects of reports. For instance, while a favorite report may contain historical data, that is not a defining trait of being a favorite. Similarly, the ability to access reports only by pharmacy staff, or the nature of reports being real-time rather than static, refer to other access or data timeliness features rather than the ease of locating or executing those reports. Therefore, the aspect of being easier to find and run stands out as the primary characteristic of favorite reports in the system.