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Batch and expiry tracking

Know which batch was used, and what is expiring next.

Batch and expiry tracking helps clinics use products safely, reduce waste and keep better records. The team should be able to see what is open, what is expiring and which batch was used in treatment.

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Why batch and expiry tracking matters in clinic

Three things that go wrong without proper batch visibility.

Batch numbers and expiry dates are not just admin details. They affect patient safety, stock rotation and the clinic's ability to respond if a product issue arises.

01 Batch records

Batch visibility

Batch numbers matter when products are used in clinical treatments. The clinic should be able to see which batch is available and which batch was used.

02 Opened stock

Opened stock

Some products need extra attention once opened. Opened stock, opening dates and usage status should be visible so the clinic can make better decisions.

03 Safety and evidence

Evidence if questions arise

If a product issue, recall or query arises later, batch-linked treatment records make it easier to see which patients and treatments may be relevant.

What batch and expiry tracking provides

Batch numbers and expiry dates where they belong.

These four areas show how structured batch and expiry tracking helps the clinic use products safely and keep better records.

Expiry awareness

Expiry dates should not rely on someone noticing a label at the back of a cupboard. The team needs a clearer view of what is nearing expiry.

Better product rotation

When expiry and batch information is clear, the clinic can use products in the right order and reduce avoidable waste.

Batch captured when stock arrives

Batch numbers and expiry dates can be recorded when products are received from the supplier, so the information is accurate from the start rather than added later.

Connected to treatment records

When a batch is used in treatment, it links to the Treatment Event. The clinic has a clear record of which batch was used and when.

Keep batch and expiry information visible before it becomes a problem.

Batch numbers, expiry dates and opened stock connected to the products they describe.