Department of Pharmacy Policies & Procedures

Number:     7:11    

Effective Date:      Oct. 1984   

Revisions:    4/93

Approval:   4/93

Subject:    TAX FREE ALCOHOL

POLICY

The Hospital Pharmacy holds a "Power of Attorney" from the University Board of Trustees for the purchase of tax-free alcohol for use on the UAMS campus. The pharmacy will order, store, distribute, and maintain records on the alcohol.

B. PROCEDURE

1. Tax-free alcohol is stored and distributed using the same procedures as for other flammable solvents.

2. A Tax-Free Alcohol Receipt Book is maintained to certify delivery to and receipt of all tax-free alcohol by the various departments and authorized customers on the UAMS Campus.

3. A perpetual inventory will be maintained in wine gallons, This inventory record is updated each time that a withdrawal is made.

4. A physical inventory is performed weekly when the major alcohol withdrawal is made. The record for this inventory is maintained on the Comprehensive Flammables Inventory sheet.