How to Manage Expiration Dates and Batch Numbers in Pharmacies

To manage pharmacy expiration dates and batch numbers, record the batch identifier, expiry date, and quantity for every medicine shipment, even when multiple batches belong to the same product. Monitor stock by batch and apply first-expiring-first-out (FEFO) procedures where appropriate and compliant.

Set near-expiry alerts, segregate expired or recalled medicines according to applicable procedures, and document returns, disposal, and stocktaking. Test whether software can trace batches from purchasing to sale. Try Cash Cloud for free to explore inventory tools and verify batch and expiration tracking capabilities.