CHAPTER 13 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER OUTLINE Inventory Management Inventory Systems inventory environment Inventory Systems inventory concepts tools for perpetual inventory Computers & Inventory key computer considerations automated dispensing systems Ordering Forms Stocking & Storing Review
THE INVENTORY ENVIRONMENT The pharmacy open vs. closed formulary therapeutic equivalents Government regulations Drug manufacturers Wholesalers
INVENTORY CONCEPTS Turnover Fast vs. slow movers Availability Spoilage disposal of non-returnable medications
TOOLS FOR PERPETUAL INVENTORY Point-of-sale (POS) system Order entry devices Reorder points Automated reports
KEY COMPUTER CONSIDERATIONS System care and maintenance databases Manual checking
AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEMS Baker Cells Parata Max® Pyxis® Homerus® Robots and carousels
ORDERING Automated ordering Shipping Credit/returns Receiving MSDS Credit/returns Receiving chemotherapy drugs Controlled substances
FORMS Ordering Confirmation Shipping Returns
STOCKING & STORING Packaging Physical organization Isolated/consignment stock 340B Refrigeration Point-of-use stations Durable and non-durable equipment supplies Controlled substances