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Inventory Control

RX Note

Introduction The advice presented in this post are solely based on my two-year experience in inventory management at my hospital. Hopefully, these will serve as some tips when you are new to inventory management. As the rule of thumb, we should practice FEFO principle (i.e. First Expiry First Out).

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FourKites, Accenture survey dives into supply chain concerns

Outsourcing Pharma

Checking in with pharma executives, the survey outlines leadersâ thoughts about current and future challenges, like costs, security, and inventory control.

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Drug Formulary

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Role in Inventory Control The formulary is the cornerstone of the purchasing and inventory control system. The products on the hospital formulary dictate what the hospital pharmacy should purchase and keep in inventory.

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Balancing cost and value with TCO

Express Pharma

With the interest rates going up drastically, it makes more sense to control inventories at all levels.

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Digital Essentials When Setting Up a New Pharmacy

pharmacy mentor

It manages patient records, dispensing, and inventory control, streamlining workflow and enhancing patient care. New Pharmacy Digital Setup Checklist Leverage Technological Tools for Efficiency Patient Medication Record (PMR) System A PMR system is the heart of your pharmacy’s operation.

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Analytical Thinking in Community Pharmacy

RX Note

Case Study: Inventory Control Pharmacists in community pharmacy also need to manage inventory. Nonetheless, if patient still worries, switching to another brand could be a potential solution. NOTE: It is always to Google when encountering unfamiliar situation.

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Provisional Registered Pharmacist Training: Hospital or Community

RX Note

Some pharmacists may be involved in inventory control instead. Bear in mind, although lots of you are ambitious to learn and apply clinical knowledge at clinical wards (as brainwashed at university), this may not necessarily happen. At a hospital, most pharmacists end up doing dispensing jobs at inpatient or outpatient pharmacy.