DSCSA Mini-Panel: Inventory Accuracy

While the Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate the news, coverage of America’s “other” health crisis -- the opioid epidemic -- has fallen off the front page, even as the damage and death it’s bringing to our country grows. In the 12 months ending in May 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded more than 81,000 overdose deaths -- the most ever recorded in a 12-month period by the Centers.

Pharmacy physical inventory is a critical but sometimes disruptive process within the healthcare system. But getting an accurate on-hand product count doesn’t have to interfere with everyday pharmacy operations. By engaging proven experts and asking the right questions, pharmacy managers can identify the best options available for driving improved inventory efficiency in support of greater profitability.

So, here are five questions that pharmacy managers should ask to make sure they’re getting the professional inventory services they need -- and should expect.