Placement of orders should include
- medication
- DME
- devices
- supplies, including hazardous products and devices
and should entail
- following pharmacy-specific procedures for routine and emergency orders
- expediting routine and emergency orders in compliance with legal, regulatory, professional, and manufacturers' requirements
- prioritizing orders
- verifying all orders prior to submission
- following through to ensure appropriate medications and/or devices are received in a timely fashion.
See ASHP 3.5.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the common methods of inventory control (e.g., prime vendor, just-in-time)?
- What are the types of inventories that must be maintained to meet state and federal law?
- What are the steps in each of the common methods for placing orders?
- What are the typical procedures or avenues available to expedite emergency orders/prescriptions?
- Why should pharmacy staff know the different methods available to fill emergency orders and prescription medications?