STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE No: 5
Final Checking
1st Draft for comment and amendment 18th 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
I.Label Check, including all appropriate information, patient name, dose, course dutration
II.Product Check
III.Expiry Date
IV.Closures and Dosing Aids
V.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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