Balance Owing Procedure

When there is insufficient stock to complete a prescription, inform patient.  If acceptable with the patient;

  • enter the prescription for the correct amound and fill with present stock.
  • Indicate on the hard copy, the amound given and the amount owing.
  • once the hard copy is signed by the pharmacist, place in the balance owing basket. DO NOT FILE HARDCOPY
  • When stock is available, make sure to reconcile purchase orders
  • print owing label (RX – Owe Label – enter rx# and quantity owing)
  • fill owing amount to be checked by pharmacist.
  • attach owing hardcopy to original prescription
  • if drug is a narcotic, attach prescription to balance for patient to sign when they pick up (not necessary for deliveries)
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