A simple paper-based system for stock management

value of the stock so you know how much of your eye unit’s cash is invested in stock. If you are trying to minimise costs, you can calculate the cost of consumables per patient, which is helpful to know. • Review of non-moving and slow-moving items. These are any items that have not been issued for two months, or stock levels above what is needed for two months. You must determine whether these items are not required and decide what to do. Do this in consultation with the ophthalmologists and management team, perhaps when standardising your supplies. Not doing so means that items will take up valuable space and tie up funds required for other items.