Who is responsible for security and conditions of storage in the dispensary?

• A. MO
• B. Pharmacy technician
• C. DO
• D. OIC Medical Account

Answer: (D)

Security and storage conditions in the dispensary are the responsibility of the Officer In Charge of Medical Accounts (OIC Medical Account). This role carries the overall accountability for safeguarding stock, ensuring proper storage standards, controlling access to the storeroom, maintaining appropriate environmental conditions (such as temperature and humidity), and keeping accurate records. The OIC Medical Account also oversees routine practices like stock verification, expiry monitoring, and adherence to storage SOPs, ensuring medicines are stored safely and securely. While clinicians, pharmacy staff, and district officers may handle dispensing, clinical decisions, or daily stock tasks, they do not hold the ultimate accountability for security and storage conditions in the dispensary.