# How to Select the Correct Compound and Lot

### What this is

This guide shows you how to choose the correct compound and lot when logging a visit.

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### When to use this

Use this during visit logging when recording what was used for a patient.

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### Why this matters

Selecting the wrong compound or lot can cause:

* Incorrect inventory counts
* Confusing audit logs
* Compliance issues

The system records exactly what you select.

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### Before you start

Make sure you have:

* The physical product in front of you
* The correct label visible

Do not rely on memory.

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### Steps

#### 1. Confirm the compound

* Look at the physical product
* Match it to the compound name in the system

👉 Make sure the name matches exactly

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#### 2. Confirm the lot number

* Find the **lot number on the label**
* Compare it to the available lot options in the system

👉 Select the lot that matches exactly

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#### 3. Select the compound in the system

* Choose the correct compound from the list

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#### 4. Select the lot

* Choose the lot that matches the physical product

👉 Do not guess or pick a similar-looking lot

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#### 5. Enter the quantity used

* Enter the exact amount used during the visit

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#### 6. Double-check before saving

Confirm:

* The compound matches the product used
* The lot matches the label exactly
* The quantity is accurate

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### Common mistakes

#### Selecting a similar lot

Lot numbers may look similar—always match the full number

#### Relying on memory

Always check the label directly

#### Selecting the wrong compound

Make sure the product name matches exactly

#### Skipping the double-check

Always review before saving

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### If you are unsure

If you cannot confirm:

* The compound
* The lot number

👉 Do not complete the visit yet

Ask a manager or confirm the product before proceeding.

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### Important

The system does not verify physical products.

It only records what you select.

Accuracy depends entirely on:

* What you choose
* What you enter