Dead Stock & Credit Note Defense

Expired Medicine Return Guide & 1-Tap Credit Note Statement PDF

Stop suffering 100% losses on expired medicines. Learn the exact distributor return protocols and generate indisputable credit note claim statements in 1 tap with StockMed.

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Why Retailers Lose ₹20,000–₹80,000 Annually to Expiries

Independent medical stores lose thousands of rupees every year due to rigid distributor return policies:

⏳ Missed Return Windows

Most stockists only accept returns between 30 days before and 60 days after expiry. If you miss this narrow 90-day window, the distributor rejects credit notes completely.

📦 Missing Purchase Bills

When stockists ask for original purchase bill numbers and dates, searching through paper boxes takes days, resulting in abandoned claims.

⚖️ Inspection Penalties

Keeping expired medicines in active shelves invites immediate license suspension during routine Drug Inspector surprise checks.

How StockMed Solves Expiry Returns

🚨 90-60-30 Day Expiry Radar

StockMed automatically groups stock by impending expiry dates, notifying you 3 months in advance so you can prioritize sales or arrange vendor returns.

📄 1-Tap A4 Claim PDF

Generate an official, audit-ready Expiry Claim Statement with Batch Number, Expiry Date, Supplying Wholesaler, and original PTR rates.

💳 Credit Note Reconciliation

Track pending credit notes from distributors to ensure your account balance reflects the refund before placing your next purchase order.

Standard 4-Step Expiry Return Procedure

  1. Segregate Stock: Move near-expiry items to your designated "Expired Goods" bin to maintain Drug Inspector compliance.
  2. Open Expiry Radar: Review the pre-filtered list of expiring items on your StockMed dashboard.
  3. Select Distributor: Choose the target wholesaler to generate a distributor-specific claim sheet.
  4. Print & Dispatch: Hand over the printed A4 statement with physical goods for instant credit note verification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do distributors offer 100% refund on expired goods?

Most reputable distributors issue credit notes for 90% to 100% of the PTR value if submitted within their stipulated return window. Submissions after cutoff dates are either rejected or heavily discounted.

Can I swap near-expiry stock with neighboring chemists?

Yes! StockMed features an Inter-Chemist Swap Radar allowing you to offer slow-moving items at a 30%–50% discount to nearby chemists who have active customer prescriptions.

Stop Expiry Losses Today

Protect your working capital with automated expiry alerts and indisputable credit note statements.

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