Storage and Monitoring Systems

Question 1

What should be checked immediately when stock arrives?

Answer 1

expiry date
damage
presence of all items
price
storage requirements
invoices (2 years schedule 5)

Question 1

What are the stock storage requirements to consider?

Answer 1

refrigeration- wet food/ vaccines
clean- reduces infection
dry
away from sunlight- deactivation of active ingredients
dangerous drugs locked in cabinet

Question 2

What is important to consider when storing animal food medications?

Answer 2

secure cupboards- prevents infestation
re-seal opened bags- manufactures method
wet food- fridge
avoid extreme heat
hygiene standards
cost labelled clearly

Question 3

What does NSA-GSL stand for?

Answer 3

None Animal Food- General Sales List

Question 4

What are the considerations for NSA-GSL products?

Answer 4

stock rotation, labelling/ pricing, easy reach

Question 5

Which types of medication cannot be advertised?

Answer 5

POM-V and POM-VPS

Question 6

When can products not be returned from?

Answer 6

1 month of ordering- wholesales protocols

Question 7

Why can we not put owner’s returned products back on the shelf?

Answer 7

no guarantee of condition- waste disposal- avoid by only dispensing amount needed for treatment

Question 8

How often does audition of stock occur?

Answer 8

annually regularly within practice
POM-V and POM-VPS- every year

amount of canned food
number of mls in injectables
number of tablets

Question 9

What is important when discussing care and maintenance of equipment?

Answer 9

PAT testing happens annually, visual inspection prior to use,
surgical items- manufactures inspection
employees cannot repair/ tamper (HASAWA)

Question 10

What temperature are vaccines stored at?

Answer 10

2-8’C- fridge must be monitored daily- prevents deactivation of active ingredients

Question 11

What is the calculation automated dispensing systems use to keep the correct amount of stock?

Answer 11

OUTL- D x L (daily demand = lead time)

Question 12

What information does an automated system need to function?

Answer 12

product description
order up to level (OUTL)
reorder print (ROP)
supplier
item code

Question 13

When can SOPs not be produced?

Answer 13

with an automated system- has own protocols

Question 14

What is an example of a standard operating procedure?

Answer 14

sticker on pharmacy shelf, how many of each should be left in stock- ensures everyone is aware of information
COSHH (2002)
needs to be created with individual familiar with task

Question 15

What is the ambient shelf storage temperature?

Answer 15

8-24’C

Question 16

What time of the year has an increased stock demand?

Answer 16

Feliway- bonfire/ new years
Frontline- summer/ spring time

Question 17

What barriers does practices face when returning products?

Answer 17

protocol clearly stated when bought, protects position

Question 18

Why is it important to audit stock?

Answer 18

ensures the right amount of stock compares to the system, gaps in the system
where is waste or not enough of
controlled drugs more frequently- recorded in book

Question 19

How often are fridges monitored?

Answer 19

daily, adjusted if needed- avoids deactivation of active ingredient
vaccines stored at 2-8’c