How frequently must all drugs in a RAMS be inventoried?

In a Risk Assessment Medication System (RAMS), it is essential to conduct regular inventories of all drugs to ensure proper management, safety, and accountability of medications. The requirement to inventory drugs every 30 days aligns with regulatory standards that mandate pharmacies maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their controlled substances and other medications involved in high-risk management systems.

Conducting the inventory every 30 days allows pharmacies to keep track of medication usage, detect any discrepancies early on, and address potential issues such as theft or loss of medications. This frequency not only helps in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations but also ensures that the pharmacy can provide safe and effective medication management to patients.

Other intervals such as 5, 7, or 14 days may not be sufficient to provide a thorough overview of inventory levels and could lead to lapses in identifying problems with drug management. Thus, the 30-day requirement is established as a standard best practice in the context of RAMS.