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Dispensing Log

The dispensing log is an immutable audit trail of every drug dispensed. It cannot be edited or deleted — this is a regulatory compliance requirement. 5.1 Viewing the Dispensing Log...

Pharmacists and dispensary teams Updated September 1, 2026

The dispensing log is an immutable audit trail of every drug dispensed. It cannot be edited or deleted — this is a regulatory compliance requirement.

5.1 Viewing the Dispensing Log

  1. Go to Sidebar > Pharmacy > Dispensing Log
  2. Browse all dispensing entries
  3. Filter by:
    • Drug name
    • Location
    • Dispensed by (POS user)
    • Date range
    • Entry type (Dispensing or Reversal)

5.2 Controlled Substance Log

  1. Go to Sidebar > Pharmacy > Dispensing Log
  2. Click Controlled Only to filter for Class A Part II drugs
  3. This view is specifically for controlled substance compliance tracking

5.3 Dispensing Entry Details

Click an entry to view:

  • Dispensing number (DIS-YYYYMMDD-XXXXXX)
  • Entry type (Dispensing or Reversal)
  • Drug name, schedule, and regulatory flags
  • Patient name and ID
  • Doctor name
  • Quantity, unit price, batch number, and expiry
  • Batch allocations (which batches contributed)
  • Linked POS sale
  • Linked prescription (if applicable)
  • Dispensed by and timestamp

5.4 Reversals

When a POS sale is voided or returned, a reversal entry is created in the dispensing log:

  • Entry type is set to Reversal
  • Links to the original dispensing entry via reversal_of_id
  • The reversal is also immutable
  • Prescription quantities are adjusted accordingly