Which movements of Schedule 2 drugs must be recorded within a veterinary practice?

• A. Deliveries, usage and remaining stock
• B. Only deliveries
• C. Only usage
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Controlled drugs in a veterinary practice require a running, tamper‑proof record of every movement to ensure accountability and compliance. For Schedule 2 drugs, you log each receipt (delivery) from the supplier, every time the drug is used or dispensed (usage), and the resulting stock balance after each entry. This continuous record keeps the pharmacy or dispensary transparent, helps detect discrepancies or losses, and supports audits or inspections. Recording only deliveries would miss how much was actually used or is left; recording only usage would omit what was received and the stock on hand; and not recording movements at all would fail to track accountability. Therefore, the essential requirement is to record deliveries, usage, and the remaining stock.