Purpose
The purpose of the audit was to determine whether internal controls over Pharmacy Service operations were adequate to detect or prevent drug diversions. Specifically, the audit objectives were to determine whether the CSIP was operating effectively and in accordance with VHA regulations; and inventory management controls over the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals and destruction of excess, expired, and unusable drugs were effective and efficient.
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