What steps should be taken after running a shelf maintenance report?

After running a shelf maintenance report, the appropriate action involves updating quantities and reviewing for expired products. This step is critical because the shelf maintenance report highlights discrepancies between the expected inventory levels and what is actually present on the shelves.

By updating quantities, you ensure the inventory records reflect the accurate stock levels, which helps in managing orders and preventing stockouts. Reviewing for expired products is equally important as it helps maintain patient safety and ensures compliance with regulations regarding the sale of medications and health products. Expired products can pose health risks and can also compromise the reputation of the pharmacy.

The other options, while they may seem like logical steps, do not address the comprehensive need for inventory accuracy and safety. Simply moving shelf markers does not improve inventory management or patient safety. Calling the supplier may be necessary later, but it is not an immediate response to the report. Discarding expired products immediately, though important, should be part of a systematic approach that involves first identifying and documenting these items through the review process.