If you receive medication on behalf of the client you should check the:

• Name of medication is the same as that on the prescription/MAR chart
• Quantity received is the same as that on the prescription/MAR chart
• Strength of the medication is the same as that on the prescription/MAR chart
• Form of medicines is the same as that on the prescription/MAR chart
• The medication contains the correct client’s name

A record should be made on the ‘Record of Ordering, Collection/Delivery or Disposal of Medication’ form. Detailing:

• Date of receipt
• Name, strength and dose of medication
• Quantity received
• Signature of member of staff receiving medicines
• On some packages where medication is counted the worker will be required to record the quantity on the MAR sheet.

Use to answer question 13.5vii of the Care Certificate