Expiry Management

Expired drugs never reach a patient.

ZenoHosp flags drugs approaching expiry at 90 days and again at 30 days. FEFO dispensing ensures the shortest-expiry batch is always dispensed first. Near-expiry stock is identified for return to supplier or priority dispensing. Wastage drops within the first quarter.

  • Expiry alerts at 90 days, 30 days, and at expiry
  • FEFO dispensing enforced — shortest expiry dispensed first
  • Near-expiry stock identified for supplier return or priority use
  • Expired drug quarantine — removed from dispensing queue automatically
  • Wastage report: quantity and value disposed per period
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Expiry Alerts

At 90 days, 30 days, and on expiry date.

Expired Quarantine

Auto-removed from dispensing queue on expiry.

FEFO Dispensing

Shortest expiry batch always dispensed first.

Wastage Reports

Quantity and value disposed — per drug, per period.

Know which drugs are expiring — 90 days before it matters.

ZenoHosp monitors every batch's expiry date and generates alerts at 90 days, 30 days, and on the expiry date. The pharmacy manager sees a dashboard of all near-expiry stock sorted by urgency. Action can be taken — return to supplier, prioritise dispensing, or document disposal.

  • 90-day alert: identify and plan for near-expiry stock
  • 30-day alert: escalate to pharmacy manager for action
  • Expiry date alert: drug moved to quarantine automatically
  • Expiry dashboard sorted by urgency — most critical at top
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Expired drugs removed from dispensing queue without manual action.

On the expiry date, ZenoHosp automatically removes the expired batch from the active dispensing queue. A pharmacist cannot accidentally dispense an expired drug. The expired stock is flagged for disposal or return — with documentation for audit.

  • Expired batches removed from dispensing on expiry date automatically
  • Manual quarantine override requires documented reason and supervisor approval
  • Quarantine register generated — date, drug, batch, quantity, reason
  • Disposal documentation generated for audit trail
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Identify near-expiry stock and act before it becomes waste.

ZenoHosp identifies near-expiry stock and offers three options: return to supplier (with supplier return note generated), prioritise for dispensing (added to top of dispensing queue), or schedule for disposal. Wastage value is tracked and reported to management monthly.

  • Supplier return note generated for near-expiry stock returns
  • Priority dispensing: near-expiry batch moved to top of FEFO queue
  • Scheduled disposal: documented with quantity, value, and authoriser
  • Monthly wastage value report for management review
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62%
Average reduction in expiry wastage within first quarter
0
Expired drugs dispensed to patients at hospitals using ZenoHosp
₹2.4L
Average annual wastage savings per 200-bed hospital
"We were writing off 4–5 lakhs in expired stock every year. ZenoHosp's 90-day alerts gave us enough time to return most near-expiry drugs to the supplier. Wastage dropped by 60% in the first year."
Pharmacy Manager, 250-bed hospital, Madurai

Everything included

Every capability — built for Indian hospital workflows.

90-day expiry alertsIdentify near-expiry stock 3 months in advance.
30-day escalation alertsEscalated to pharmacy manager for urgent action.
Automatic expiry quarantineExpired batches removed from dispensing on expiry date.
FEFO enforcementShortest expiry dispensed first — without manual checking.
Near-expiry priority dispensingNear-expiry batches moved to top of dispensing queue.
Supplier return managementReturn notes generated for near-expiry supplier returns.
Disposal documentationAudit trail for every item disposed with authoriser sign-off.
Wastage value reportingMonthly report: quantity and rupee value of disposed drugs.
Batch-level trackingEvery batch tracked independently with its own expiry date.
Quarantine registerAutomatic register of all quarantined and disposed stock.
Temperature sensitivity alertsCold-chain drugs flagged for temperature compliance.
Trend analysisYear-on-year wastage comparison to track improvement.

Frequently asked questions

How does ZenoHosp prevent expired drugs from being dispensed?

On the expiry date, ZenoHosp automatically removes the expired batch from the active dispensing queue. A pharmacist cannot select an expired batch for dispensing. An override is possible only with a documented reason and supervisor approval.

How far in advance are expiry alerts generated?

Expiry alerts are generated at 90 days, 30 days, and on the expiry date. The pharmacy manager receives escalation alerts at the 30-day mark.

How is near-expiry stock managed?

Near-expiry stock has three management options: return to supplier (with a return note generated), priority dispensing (added to top of the FEFO queue), or scheduled disposal with audit documentation.

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