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Pharmacy Inventory Management Guide: Batch, Expiry & DGDA Compliance

By CodeGhor Pharmacy Advisory Published: March 08, 2026

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    Pharmacies operate under strict regulations and tight margins. Stocking thousands of small medicine boxes without batch and expiry automation frequently leads to expired drug inventory that cannot be returned to pharmaceutical companies.

    Key Challenges in Pharmacy Management

    • Batch & Expiry Date Management: Software must ensure cashiers sell older batches first (FIFO) and alert before shelf expiration.
    • Generic Drug Lookup: When a doctor prescribes a specific trade name (e.g., Square, Beximco, Incepta) that is currently out of stock, pharmacists can search by Generic name to suggest in-stock alternatives.
    • Fractional Strip & Box Sales: Selling single tablets or strips without messing up parent box inventory counts.
    • Pharma MR / Supplier Ledgers: Reconciling purchase invoices, credit days, and returns with medical representatives.

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    Specialized enterprise software engineering and retail POS consulting team at CodeGhor Dhaka, Bangladesh.

    Updated on: March 08, 2026 · Verified Industry Resource

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    Can the software alert me before medicines expire?

    Yes, CodeGhor Pharmacy POS flags medicines 30, 60, or 90 days before expiry, giving you ample time to return them to pharmaceutical companies for credit notes.

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