Department of Pharmacy Policies & Procedures
Number: 7:11
Effective Date: Oct. 1984
Revisions: 4/93
Approval: 4/93
Subject:
TAX FREE ALCOHOLPOLICY
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.