11.3 Stock checking

Documented checking of all stock levels and expiry dates must occur at a practice- agreed frequency, although it is recommended that this would be at least six-monthly and would depend on the practices stock usage, and expiry date length.

The checking process must also include checking stock levels of epidemic/pandemic specific materials and equipment.

Standard Evidence

11.3 The practice ensures stock levels are routinely checked and expiry dates of all medicines are documented and monitored.

  • Documented checking of all stock levels and expiry dates at a practice- agreed frequency.