What type of items are included in the warehouse ordering process?

The warehouse ordering process encompasses a comprehensive range of medications, which includes regular prescription items, controlled substances classified as C3 through C5, and pseudoephedrine (PSE) items. This approach ensures that a pharmacy can adequately meet the diverse needs of its patients by maintaining a well-rounded inventory.

Regular prescription items form the backbone of typical pharmacy operations, ensuring that patients receive their necessary medications. Controlled substances C3 through C5 are included as they are commonly prescribed and managed medications that require specific handling and tracking due to their potential for abuse. Additionally, PSE items are significant because of their regulations and restrictions; they are often sought after for their use in manufacturing certain illicit drugs, so they are closely monitored.

The other options are limited in scope and do not fully reflect the range of items needed in a pharmacy setting. For instance, focusing solely on over-the-counter medications or on prescription medications alone would not suffice to meet patient needs comprehensively. Similarly, including only controlled substances C1-C5 would ignore the regular and often more commonly dispensed medications that pharmacies handle daily. This broader inclusion in the ordering process is crucial for effective pharmaceutical care and inventory management in a pharmacy.