Pharmacies deal with a problem most other retail stores don't: every single item on the shelf has an expiry date, and selling past it isn't just a bad customer experience — it can mean regulatory trouble.
What batch tracking actually does
Every time you receive stock, batch tracking records the batch number and expiry date alongside the quantity. When you sell, FIFO (first-in, first-out) logic makes sure the oldest batch is sold first automatically — no manual sorting on the shelf required.
Why expiry alerts matter more than a manual check
- A 90-day alert gives you time to push slow-moving stock through offers or returns to the distributor.
- A 60-day and 30-day follow-up alert catches anything the first warning missed.
- Automated alerts remove the need to manually flip through shelves every week — a task that's easy to skip when the shop is busy.
Schedule H, H1, and X drugs
Certain drug categories require additional record-keeping under Indian pharmacy regulations. Software that flags these categories at the point of billing helps make sure the right records are kept without you needing to memorize every rule.