The HCP must reorder medications at least every 30 days.

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE
• C. Sometimes
• D. Never

Answer: (B)

Medication inventory is managed by keeping enough supply to meet patient needs while respecting expiration dates and supplier rules, not by a fixed calendar. A healthcare professional doesn’t have to reorder every 30 days. Reorder decisions are based on stock levels (reorder points or par levels), current usage, and how quickly items expire, as well as any prescription validity and supplier lead times. If usage is high, reorders may happen more frequently; if usage is low, less often. This approach helps prevent shortages and waste. Some facilities may align cycles with their specific systems, but there isn’t a universal requirement to reorder on a 30-day schedule.