Stock balance tracking for controlled drugs

The running balance updates with every transaction, and stock-check entries surface discrepancies.

Each registered CD has a running balance: Σ received - Σ administered - Σ disposed - Σ returned ± Σ adjustments. The balance is shown on the CD register page and updates with every transaction.

Stock checks

A physical count is recorded as a Stock check transaction. If the count doesn't match the running balance, the UI shows the discrepancy. Investigate before submitting:

  • Was a recent administration recorded incorrectly?

  • Was a disposal not entered?

  • Was a returned-to-pharmacy event missed?

  • Could there have been a miscount last time?

Heads up — Persistent CD stock discrepancies are a serious matter — they require reporting to your accountable officer and, if unexplained, may need to be escalated to the police. Don't paper over a CD stock gap.

Last updated 21 May 2026 · by eMAR migration · Suggest a feature or change to this article
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