Pharmacy Disposal Issue - Step by Step Guide

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Path: Pharmacy → Consumption → Issue

Note: As of July 2026, the main menu item and page labels for this feature show "Consumption" instead of "Disposal", though the underlying feature/URL are unchanged.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Add Items for Disposal

• Search Items: Use the search field to find items by name, code, or barcode
• Select Items: Click on the desired item from the search results
• Enter Quantity: Specify the quantity to be disposed
• Add to List: Press "Add" to add the item to the disposal list
• Remove Items: Use the "Remove" button to remove items from the list if needed

2. Select Issuing Department

• Choose the department that is issuing/disposing the items from the dropdown menu

3. Enter Request Number

• Provide a reference number for tracking the disposal request

4. Enter Comments

• Add any relevant comments about the disposal (reason, condition, etc.)

5. Complete the Disposal

• Click "Issue" to process the disposal
• The system will generate a disposal record

6. Print Disposal Receipt

• Print the disposal bill for record keeping
• Use "New Issue" to start a new disposal process

Recent Fixes (July 2026)

• Menu/page labels changed from "Disposal" to "Consumption" — the pharmacy disposal menu item, page headings, button captions, tooltips, and dialog titles now read "Consumption" instead of "Disposal" (user-facing labels only; underlying workflow and data are unchanged). (Issue #9346, PR #22140)
• Expired items can no longer be disposed/issued — issuing an expired item via Disposal now blocks with a validation message instead of allowing the transaction. (Issue #14081, PR #21734)

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