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Old 21st, April 2008, 12:38 PM
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Thanks for the tips! I actually got loads more than the register says so... I always pre-pack a day or so in advance. You think it'll still be OK if I just measure out and write a new balance even though I've not put down the balance for pages?
Just wait for a couple of weeks until you have more than a bottle in excess, then say "Bye Bye" to your mortgage ............I'll get my coat.


Seriously though, I check my balance every week and only use one conical measure for Methadone (all measured out on the morning of supply). We always have overage, so no need to worry.
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Old 21st, April 2008, 03:40 PM
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With mortages what they are now, you would need more than a bottle or two!
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Old 23rd, April 2008, 01:46 PM
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Just wait for a couple of weeks until you have more than a bottle in excess, then say "Bye Bye" to your mortgage ............I'll get my coat.


Seriously though, I check my balance every week and only use one conical measure for Methadone (all measured out on the morning of supply). We always have overage, so no need to worry.
Check the posting on "electronic controlled drugs register" for solution. few interesting discussion for you to see. The new ECDR has functions for adjusting overage/underages.
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Old 4th, May 2008, 09:13 PM
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Default Re: Methadone balance...

I suppose its just possible that your measure is not measuring accurately: there must be the odd one out there? Ans I've known staff wash them in very hot water -- over years it must make a difference. If you still have a set of scales, try measuring 100g or whatever of water and see how you go.
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Old 23rd, July 2008, 08:13 PM
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I usually find an overage.
The company I locumed for today said that a -/+ 6% was acceptable.
after checking and you have made all the necessary entry, you can suspect overage or lower, it is accpetable if it within +/-6% eg
8 bottle 500ml used total quantity 4000mls
+/- 6% would be +/- 240mls
as long as u have checked and it is within this limit then u can record it
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Old 23rd, July 2008, 08:16 PM
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Check the posting on "electronic controlled drugs register" for solution. few interesting discussion for you to see. The new ECDR has functions for adjusting overage/underages.
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can't find that, help please
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Old 23rd, July 2008, 08:38 PM
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+ OR - 6% seems a widely used "standard"
One pharmacy I work in has been told to record the actual volume received !!
what a nightmare, and I have not been given a rational reason why.
If you want to pay your mortgage quicker get a paper round as the street value of methadone is £10 per 100ml (so I've been told)
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It reads like one of the articles in the Pharmaceutical Journal doesn't it.
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