PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCE)Order Entry and ProcessingEasy
A pharmacy uses a specific software system to manage inventory. Which report from this system would be most useful for identifying medications that are close to expiring and need to be returned or removed from stock?
- ASales history report
- BControlled substance inventory report
- CExpiration date report
- DDaily dispensing log
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Expiration date report
An expiration date report specifically lists medications with their expiration dates, allowing the pharmacy to proactively manage stock, remove outdated items, and prevent dispensing expired drugs.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Sales history shows what was sold, not expiration dates.
- B. This report focuses on controlled substance quantities, not general expiration dates.
- D. A dispensing log tracks what was dispensed, not when inventory expires.
Expiration Date Management
The systematic process of monitoring and managing medication expiration dates to ensure patient safety, reduce waste, and maintain inventory quality.
- Regular checks are essential.
- Expired meds must be removed from stock.
- Special procedures for returns/disposal.
Memory trick: Reports: Sales, Stock, Expire – Know What You Have, When It's Gone, and When It's Due.