Pharma · Glossary

Batch number and expiry date

Also called: batch, lot number

How it works

Items sold by batch need the batch and expiry captured at receipt and carried on every sale and return. Batch-wise balances show what is on hand in each lot.

Near-expiry and expired batch reports show which lots need a return or a push sale before they become a write-off.

Frequently asked questions

Why does every purchase line need a batch and expiry?

So the stock can be picked by expiry, returned to the supplier if short-dated and traced if a lot is recalled.