What should you do when opening a new controlled drug?

• A. Label with the expiry date
• B. Label with the date of broach
• C. Label with the dosage only
• D. Record with supplier name

Answer: (B)

When a controlled drug container is opened, the clock starts for how long that product can be used or stored for safety and regulatory reasons. Recording the date of broach on the label (and in the drug register) makes this opening date clear, so you can track the allowable use period and know when disposal or review is needed. The expiry date matters for safety, but it doesn’t indicate how long the bottle has been open, which is crucial for opened controlled drugs. Labeling with the date of broach provides the essential time-based information you must have from the moment you first access the product.