Title: Receive and verify purchases.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Receiving purchases may include

- pharmaceuticals
- DME
- devices
- supplies.

Verification should include checking the received order against specifications on the original purchase order.

See ASHP 3.18 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What general tasks are involved in receiving, verifying, and returning ordered goods?
- What documentation should accompany the receipt of any DME, devices, or supplies?
- What are the common methods for handling back-ordered medications?
- Why is it so important to deter theft and/or medication diversion?
- What should be done if the amount received does not equal the amount recorded on the invoice?
- Why is it important to inspect goods before placing them into inventory?
- What is the policy for accepting partial deliveries?