Healthcare Supply Chain and Pharmacy Stock Control
Stockouts of critical medicines and consumables translate directly into clinical risk. This course covers forecasting, storage and control for health commodities, where cold chain and expiry add complexity to ordinary stock management.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Health commodity supply chains and why they fail
- 02Forecasting demand for medicines and consumables
- 03Stock levels, reorder points, lead time and safety stock
- 04Storage conditions, cold chain and controlled substances
- 05Expiry management, rotation and wastage reduction
- 06Stock counting, reconciliation and loss investigation
- 07Supplier management, tenders and availability planning
What you will gain
- Forecast demand for medicines and consumables
- Set stock levels, reorder points and safety stock
- Manage cold chain and controlled substances correctly
- Control expiry, wastage and stock rotation
- Run stock counts and reconcile variances
- Work with suppliers and tenders to secure availability
Who should attend
- Pharmacy and stores managers
- Supply chain staff in health facilities
- Procurement officers in healthcare
- Clinical managers responsible for consumables
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Healthcare & Hospital Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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