Controlled substances require special handling, documentation, and reporting. Pharmacy software with dedicated controlled substance tracking helps ensure compliance and prevent diversion.
What are Controlled Substances?
Medications with potential for abuse or dependence:
- Opioid pain medications
- Benzodiazepines
- Stimulants
- Certain cough medications
- Anabolic steroids
Regulatory Requirements
- Separate register maintenance
- Detailed transaction records
- Regular stock reconciliation
- Secure storage documentation
- Prescriber verification
- Government reporting
Software Tracking Features
1. Inventory Control
- Separate controlled substance inventory
- Perpetual inventory tracking
- Automatic balance updates
- Discrepancy alerts
- Physical count reconciliation
2. Prescription Verification
- Prescriber license verification
- DEA/regulatory number checking
- Patient history review
- Early refill detection
- Multiple prescriber alerts
3. Documentation
- Digital controlled substance register
- Receipt documentation
- Dispensing records
- Return and destruction logs
- Audit trail maintenance
4. Reporting
- Regulatory submission reports
- Usage trend analysis
- Discrepancy reports
- Audit support documentation
PharmaPOS Controlled Substance Features
- Dedicated controlled substance module
- Automatic register maintenance
- Real-time balance tracking
- Prescription validation checks
- Regulatory compliant reports
- Secure access controls
- Complete audit trails
Best Practices
- Daily balance verification
- Regular physical counts
- Staff training on procedures
- Secure storage compliance
- Prompt discrepancy investigation
- Regular report reviews
Conclusion
Controlled substance tracking is essential for pharmacy compliance and patient safety. PharmaPOS provides comprehensive tools to manage these requirements. Contact MedSoftwares for more information.
