Resources
A curated library of authoritative UK guidance, practical articles and podcasts on medical stock control, expiry management, controlled drugs and clinic operations — the same references we build Anestec ClinicOS around.
Articles from Anestec Solutions
Practical insights from our clinical team on stock management, expiry control and running a modern healthcare practice.
Why Excel Isn't Enough for Medical Stock Management in Healthcare
Spreadsheets are familiar and inexpensive — but as clinics grow, manual updates, missing alerts and limited traceability start to hurt patient safety and efficiency. Here's why healthcare stock management needs purpose-built software.
Why TTO Tracking and Regular Audits Matter for Clinics Without an In-House Pharmacist
Small UK clinics without an in-house pharmacist can still meet CQC and MHRA expectations. Here's how a proper TTO tracker and a simple monthly audit routine close the governance gap.
More authoritative guidance
Controlled drugs: safe use and management
NICE guideline NG46 on the safe management, storage, stock checks and record-keeping of controlled drugs in all health settings — essential reading for clinic leads.
GP mythbuster 66: Management of medicines in GP practices
CQC guidance on how inspectors assess medicines management, stock control, cold chain, expiry monitoring and audit trails in primary care and clinic settings.
External links open in a new tab. Anestec Solutions is not affiliated with the MHRA, NICE or CQC — these are public UK guidance sources.
Podcast
Listen to conversations about clinic stock management, expiry control and running a modern practice.
Preventing Empty Shelves with Anestec ClinicOS
A practical conversation about why small clinics and aesthetic practices run out of critical stock, and how Anestec ClinicOS helps teams stay ahead with expiry tracking, low-stock alerts and daily cost visibility.