Inventory Control
Introduction The advice presented in this post are solely based on my four-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). When receiving new stocks, remember to compare the expiry date of new and existing stocks. Storing medications with different expiry date at different location to avoid confusion is a handy measure. This is because humans are forgetful . NOTE: For the details in inventory management in logistics pharmacy at government facilities, you may refer to Garis Panduan Pengurusan Farmasi Logistik Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, 2020 and Modul Latihan Farmasi Logistik, 2024 . Monthly Usage As the rule of thumb, when comes to inventory management, the decision should not be based on one's intuition. The important parameter that we should always refer to will be monthly usage. However, monthly ...