How is a pharmacy required to document discrepancies?

A pharmacy is required to document discrepancies by filing a report with the Board of Pharmacy. This requirement ensures that any discrepancies, such as medication errors, theft, or significant variations in inventory, are formally recorded and investigated. Reporting to the Board allows for regulatory oversight and helps maintain the integrity of pharmacy practice within the state. It is a critical step in promoting accountability and patient safety, as it aids in identifying potential systemic issues that could lead to future discrepancies.

Other methods, such as recording discrepancies in a ledger or keeping only a verbal record, may not satisfy the regulatory requirements for formal documentation and could potentially lead to lapses in quality assurance processes. Additionally, simply notifying the prescriber does not address the need for systematic documentation and oversight that reporting to the Board ensures. Thus, filing a report is the appropriate and necessary action for handling discrepancies in pharmacy practice.