The Effect of Outpatient Prescription Ordering on Stocks of Unclaimed Prescribed Medications

Unclaimed prescriptions directly increase the number of non-compliance patients. A survey of drug inventories was conducted prior to and following implementation of outpatient prescription ordering to determine how such ordering affects stocks of unclaimed patient-subscribed medications. Results showed that while the institution of ordering tends to increase the incidence of unclaimed prescriptions, measures can be taken to reduce these stockpiles. It was also found that, after ordering had been implemented, many patients were unaware that prescriptions had been issued. It is therefore necessary to create some sort of system enabling patients to check on prescriptions at any time.