Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Course overview

After completing this continuing education program, the pharmacy technician should be able to: Define the term supply chain and the key stages and stakeholders. Describe the dynamics of the pharmaceutical supply chain. List key processes of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Discuss the technology available to help pharmacies manage inventory. Describe the automatic dispensing machines available to help pharmacies manage their inventory. Define the concepts of availability, expiration dates, and turnover rates, and their application in managing inventory. Discuss the process of ordering medication for a pharmacy, including terminology associated with ordering, where medications may be obtained from, automatic and manual ordering procedures, and special ordering considerations. Describe the procedures for returning medications that are outdated, damaged, recalled, or overstocked, including controlled substances