Regulations on the Storage, Maintenance, and Quality Monitoring of Drugs at Retail Drug Establishments

Based on Section 4.2.5, Subsection 4.2, Section 5.2.D, Chapter V of the Practical Handbook at Retail Drug Establishments (Issued with Decision 696/QD-QLD in 2021) stipulating the process for recording storage information and monitoring drug quality at retail drug establishments as follows:

- Record in the "Drug Quality Control Logbook"

+ If it meets the above criteria, record in the periodic Drug Quality Control Logbook: Quality Remark: PASS; Quality Classification: GOOD

+ If the drug does not meet one of the above criteria: record in the periodic Drug Quality Control Logbook: Quality Remark: FAIL; Quality Classification: specify the unmet criteria. (Example: Expired drug: pending disposal), and handle as follows:

Must be stored separately in a reserved area, labeled as awaiting processing.

Report immediately to the professional in charge of pharmacy of the establishment.

Check storage conditions of each type of drug: Verify the storage conditions required by the manufacturer as stated on the label.

- Input necessary information into computer data.

Note: Clearly describe the sensory evaluation in the Quality Remark column and rate Pass/Fail in the Quality Classification column. In the Notes column: record any special information about the drug, including special storage conditions, or drugs with a short shelf life.

Sincerely!