Inventory Management Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a medication's NDC (National Drug Code) in inventory management?
Answer: It uniquely identifies the manufacturer, product, and package size for ordering and tracking
The NDC is a unique 10- or 11-digit identifier that specifies the labeler, product, and package configuration, enabling accurate ordering and inventory tracking.
A pharmacy unexpectedly cannot obtain a critical medication from its primary wholesaler. What is the BEST immediate alternative?
Answer: Contact secondary wholesalers or the manufacturer directly
When primary sources are unavailable, pharmacies should contact secondary wholesalers or the manufacturer to secure supply and minimize patient impact.
Which of the following best describes 'shrinkage' in pharmacy inventory?
Answer: Loss of inventory due to theft, error, or spoilage not accounted for by sales
Shrinkage refers to inventory losses that cannot be attributed to legitimate sales, including theft, dispensing errors, and spoilage.
When is a DEA Form 41 used?
Answer: To document the destruction of controlled substances
DEA Form 41 is used to document and request authorization for the destruction of controlled substances.
A pharmacy switches from a manual ordering system to an automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) in a hospital. Which inventory benefit does an ADC primarily provide?
Answer: Provides real-time tracking of medication dispensing and reduces diversion risk
ADCs track every transaction electronically, improving accountability and significantly reducing opportunities for diversion.
A pharmacy technician notices that a bottle of a Schedule III medication has a count discrepancy of 5 tablets compared to the perpetual inventory record. What should the technician do FIRST?
Answer: Recount the medication and then notify the pharmacist of the discrepancy
The technician should verify the count by recounting and then immediately report the discrepancy to the pharmacist for investigation.
Which of the following is a key advantage of using a prime vendor agreement for pharmacy purchasing?
Answer: Provides negotiated pricing, consistent supply, and simplified ordering through one main supplier
Prime vendor agreements consolidate purchasing with one wholesaler, yielding volume discounts, streamlined ordering, and more predictable supply.