What document is used to organise date checking?
The pharmacy date checking matrix.
How many sections is the dispensary divided into on the matrix?
13 equivalent sections.
Why is the dispensary divided into 13 sections?
To spread the date-checking workload evenly across the year.
What should you do first each week before date checking?
Locate the pharmacy date checking matrix and identify the correct section.
How should stock be arranged on shelves?
Shortest expiry at the front, longest expiry at the back.
What housekeeping task should be done during date checking?
Cleaning shelves.
When must stock be removed immediately?
When it is less than 1 month from expiry.
When must triple packs be removed?
When they have less than 4 months remaining.
When must dietary items on prescription be removed?
When they have less than 1 week remaining.
Where is removed stock placed?
In a clearly marked out-of-date stock area.
What counts as short-dated stock?
Items with 2–4 months left before expiry.
How is short-dated stock recorded?
On the pharmacy short-dated stock form under the month of expiry.
What label must be applied to short-dated stock?
A short-dated stock sticker.
What must be recorded after completing date checking?
Initials and date on the matrix.
What system is used to claim for out-of-date stock?
Columbus.
How long must date checking records be kept?
12 months.
Where are date checking records stored?
In the pharmacy duty folder.
What extra task is done at the end of each month?
Remove stock expiring the following month.
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Date checking18
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Pre-dispensing assessment17
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1. Your pharmacy team20
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2. Why people use pharmacies8
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3. Patient safety24
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4. SOPs22
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5. Effective communication14
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6. Patient centred care9
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7. Introduction to medicines33
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8. The boots healthcare way10
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9. Confidentiality & data protection10
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10. Pharmacy regulations37
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11. The prescription30
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12. Receiving and issuing prescriptions13
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13. Health and safety15
