7. Return Inventory to Supplier
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Overview
This screen allows the pharmacy to enter a record of inventory returned to a supplier. This is purely symbolic for record keeping purposes, and doesn't actually notify the supplier that the inventory is being returned. You will have to set that up with the supplier and ensure it's returned through the proper channels.
To access the Return Inventory to Supplier screen, click on Inventory 7. Return Inventory to Supplier.
Supplier: Select the supplier this return applies to, if the prompt is empty, you’ll have to input a supplier in Vendor/Supplier File.
Return Number: Enter a number for the return. This would identify the return when inquiring about it.
Return Date: Enter the return date.
Drug Name or NDC: Enter in the name or NDC number of the drug. To search for a drug, enter in a part of the drug name and press the "Enter" key. To choose a drug from the generated list, click anywhere on the drug’s row or enter in the line number in the field below the list and press the "Enter" key. Once this is done the drug NDC number will show in the section to the right of the screen.
Vendor Item #: Enter the appropriate vendor item number for the drug. If this drug is already associated with a wholesaler account, this number will populate automatically and will be unable to be changed.
Qty Returned: Enter in the quantity you are returning. Notice the After Return QOH field change as the quantity returned is entered.
Return Credit Amount: The credit amount will populate automatically based on pricing; it can however be changed in case the amount to be credited is different.
Lot #: Enter the lot number for the medication if applicable.
Lot Expiration Date: Enter the lot expiration date for the medication if applicable.
Serial #: Enter the serial number for the medication if applicable.
Lot Expiration Date: Enter the lot expiration date if applicable.
Remark (optional): Enter in any remarks for this return.
The user may also clear all the data displayed on the screen by clicking the "Cancel" button or by pressing the "Enter" key when the "Cancel" button is highlighted.
Scan Lot Info
This is useful for scanning lot information if required for returning inventory for supplier.
When a drug is selected and the scan lot info button is clicked, the drug details will display, and you can scan the barcode to add lot info. You can also add multiple lot information. After entering the lot info and clicking ‘ok’.
Return Inventory to Supplier Example
After the information has been filled out you will also see the ‘Current QOH’ and the ‘After Return QOH’ from here you can ‘Save’ and ‘Exit’.
The Inventory Return Report will reflect past history for returned medications.