• STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE No: 5

Final Checking

1^st Draft for comment and amendment 18^th April 2004

PURPOSE

• To ensure patient safety

• To ensure prescribed items are correctly labeled

• To ensure the correct item and quantity are supplied

SCOPE

This SOP applies to all NHS and Private prescriptions from all prescribers.

PROCEDURE

• If possible the checking bench should be separate from the assembly area

• When assembly has been finished the completed item and the stock packs should be put on the checking bench

• The Pharmacist should reassess the clinical relevance of the prescription

• The Final Check should now take place

1. Label Check, including all appropriate information, patient name, dose, course dutration

2. Product Check

3. Expiry Date

4. Closures and Dosing Aids

5. Information Leaflets

   • Any amendments and documentaion should now be completed, C.D.Records, Prescription Book entries, Errior handling procedures and the Chkd Box should now be initialled

   • Put all items into a bag and Label with Name address and attach owing slip if required

   • Mark if Pharmacist councilling required

   • Place for collection

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