What is a bin card used for?

• A. A bin card is primarily used to record patient prescriptions
• B. A bin card records receipts, issues, and current balance for a specific item in a bin
• C. A bin card tracks warranty information
• D. A bin card serves as a supplier evaluation form

Answer: (B)

A bin card is a live stock ledger for a single item kept in a bin. It records every receipt (inflow) and every issue (outflow) with dates and quantities, and shows the running current balance after each transaction. This lets staff see at a glance how much of the item is on hand, when to reorder, and whether there are any discrepancies between physical stock and recorded quantities. It’s a practical tool for day-to-day stock control and accuracy in the medical store. It isn’t used to record patient prescriptions, warranty information, or supplier evaluations.