Title: Review inventory for possible removal of items.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Review should include medication, DME, devices, and supplies that are

- expired
- discontinued
- slow-moving/out-of-rotation
- overstocked
- damaged
- recalled.

See ASHP 3.2.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences among expired, discontinued, and recalled items?
- What are reasons for discontinuing or recalling items?
- How are recalled drugs identified?
- What is the standard procedure for inspecting nursing units for expired, discontinued, or recalled medications?
- What are the three drug-recall classes?
- Who issues recalls on medications and/or medical equipment?