Pharmacy Drug Inventory Management Template

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Ensure the efficient management of your pharmacy's drug inventory to prevent delays in patient care and maintain smooth operations. This template guides you through the process of tracking and managing drug inventory, implementing a digital tracking system, developing reordering processes, and conducting regular inventory checks.

By following this template, you can ensure that medications are always available when needed, properly dispose of expired medications, and handle drug recalls and backorders effectively.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Immediate Action

  • Create a comprehensive inventory list
    ☐ Identify all medications in stock ☐ Document each medication's quantity ☐ Record expiration dates of all medications
  • Develop a system for managing controlled substances
    ☐ Identify controlled substances in inventory ☐ Create a secure storage system ☐ Establish procedures for dispensing controlled substances
  • Monitor drug usage trends
    ☐ Analyze prescription data ☐ Identify high-demand medications ☐ Adjust inventory levels based on demand
  • Perform regular inventory checks
    ☐ Establish a schedule for inventory checks ☐ Assign staff members to perform checks ☐ Document discrepancies and take corrective action

High Impact, Requires Planning

  • Conduct training for staff on inventory management
    ☐ Develop a training program ☐ Schedule training sessions ☐ Ensure all staff members attend training
  • Develop a reordering process
    ☐ Create a system to identify when stock is low ☐ Establish a timeline for reordering ☐ Identify preferred suppliers
  • Implement a digital inventory tracking system
    ☐ Research best digital inventory systems for pharmacies ☐ Purchase and install selected software ☐ Train staff on how to use the system

Low Impact, Quick Completion

  • Dispose of expired medications
    ☐ Identify expired medications during inventory checks ☐ Follow proper disposal procedures for each medication ☐ Document disposal for record-keeping

Low Impact, Requires Planning

  • Create a process for managing backorders
    ☐ Identify a system for tracking backorders ☐ Develop a communication process for informing patients about backorders ☐ Create a process for fulfilling backorders once stock is available
  • Establish a system for handling recalls
    ☐ Create a process for identifying recalled medications ☐ Establish procedures for removing recalled medications from inventory ☐ Document recalls for record-keeping