• The consignment must come with two copies of the stores requisition/delivery (issue) form.

• Check that the quantity issued actually corresponds to the quantity indicated on the stores requisition/delivery (issue) form.

• Check off each drug after checking.

• Take note of the unit price of each drug and compare it to the previous unit price.

• Check that all original boxes, tins or bottles are unopened and are in good condition.

• Check the labels and ensure that there are no expired drugs being received.

• Any drugs already expired or soon to expire that cannot be consumed before expiration or drugs not in good condition should be returned for destruction or redistribution to other centres.

• Sign two copies of the stores requisition/delivery (issue) forms if the above procedure have been completed.

• Return one copy of the signed stores requisition/delivery (issue) form to the medical stores, and place another copy in the “drug order” file.

• Place drugs with shorter expiration dates in front of the shelf so that they can be reached and used first.

• Remember to record the new stock on the respective stock (bin) cards and appropriate forms.