Over-the-Counter Medication Storage Checklist (Monthly)

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Inventory & Rotation

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Ensuring proper stock levels and preventing expired medications.

Initial Count of Each Medication (Refers to current inventory)

Number of Units Sold/Moved This Month (per medication)

Number of Units Expired This Month (per medication)

Date of Last First-In, First-Out (FIFO) Rotation

Notes on Observed Inventory Issues (e.g., damaged packaging, stock discrepancies)

FIFO Rotation Procedure Followed?

Number of Medications Requiring Reordering

Storage Area Condition

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Assessing the overall cleanliness and environment of the medication storage area.

Overall Cleanliness Rating (1-5, 5 being spotless)

Describe any visible dust, debris, or mold present.

Check all that apply: Evidence of pests (e.g., insects, rodents)?

If pests were observed, describe type and location.

Note any unusual odors detected in the storage area.

Estimated square footage of visible dust accumulation (approximate)

Condition of shelving (e.g., rusty, damaged)

Temperature & Humidity Monitoring

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Verifying temperature and humidity are within recommended ranges for OTC medications.

Current Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit)

Current Humidity Level (%)

Temperature within acceptable range?

Humidity within acceptable range?

Date of Temperature/Humidity Reading

Time of Temperature/Humidity Reading

Notes on Temperature/Humidity Readings (e.g., unusual fluctuations, corrective actions)

Security & Access Control

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Confirming security protocols are in place to prevent theft or unauthorized access.

Access to storage area restricted?

Who has access to the storage area?

If 'Other' selected above, please specify:

Keypad/Access Code required?

Keypad/Access Code last changed?

Are security cameras in place?

Location of Security Camera Recordings (if applicable)

Expiration Date Checks

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Systematically reviewing expiration dates and removing expired products.

Date of Expiration Date Review

Number of Products Reviewed This Month

Expired Medications Found (Select all that apply)

Specify 'Other' Medications Expired (if applicable)

Quantity of Expired Medications Removed

Method of Disposal of Expired Medications (Record details for traceability)

Rotation Method Used (FIFO, FEFO, etc.)

Specify Rotation Method if 'Other' (above)

Proper Shelving & Organization

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Making sure medications are stored appropriately on shelves and are easily accessible.

Are shelves appropriately labeled with medication categories?

Are heavier items stored on lower shelves?

Number of empty shelf spaces observed (potential for restocking)

Are medications stored upright to prevent damage to packaging?

Describe any observed organization issues or areas for improvement.

Are all medications facing forward on the shelves?

Spill Prevention & Cleanup

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Checking for potential spill hazards and ensuring a cleanup plan is in place.

Are spill kits readily available and accessible?

Are spill kits properly stocked and replenished?

Date of last spill kit inspection:

Describe any recent spills or near misses (if applicable):

Quantity of absorbent material (e.g., pads, pillows) in spill kit:

Are employees trained on spill response procedures?

Comments or actions needed regarding spill prevention/cleanup:

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