A routine balance check finds the physical stock of oxycodone tablets is two tablets fewer than the controlled drug register balance. What is the

Question

A routine balance check finds the physical stock of oxycodone tablets is two tablets fewer than the controlled drug register balance. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Investigate promptly, document the discrepancy and follow CD SOP escalation

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Ignore the discrepancy if small

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Alter the register balance without explanation

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Delete previous entries until the numbers match

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Add two tablets from another patient's returned medicines

CD balance check — GPhC CRA MCQ

A routine balance check finds the physical stock of oxycodone tablets is two tablets fewer than the controlled drug register balance. What is the most appropriate action?