--- title: How do I record a destroyed Medication? description: "(for applicable states)\n\nDestroyed Medication: There is an alternate method of performing destructions. You may click on Destructions under the Stock tab." --- [Skip to content](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongcare/how-do-i-record-destroyed-medication#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongcare/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![StrongCare Word Black-1](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/StrongCare%20Word%20Black-1.png?width=200&height=20&name=StrongCare%20Word%20Black-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongcare/kb-tickets/new) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [StrongCare Help Centre](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongcare?hsLang=en) 2. [Nursing](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongcare/nursing?hsLang=en) 3. [Stock](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongcare/nursing?hsLang=en#stock) # How do I record a destroyed Medication? ## (for applicable states) Destroyed Medication: There is an alternate method of performing destructions. You may click on Destructions under the Stock tab. To begin recording a destruction, click on **Destructions** under the **Stock tab**. ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-29-2023-09-58-03-6928-PM.png?width=604&height=79&name=image-png-Nov-29-2023-09-58-03-6928-PM.png) Under the Destruction tab you may apply filters to Search for items destroyed. ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-29-2023-09-58-54-0399-PM.png?width=606&height=103&name=image-png-Nov-29-2023-09-58-54-0399-PM.png) You may search by Medication Name or by the name of the Resident. After applying your filters, click the Search button. You may search for medications Pending Destructions or review the Destruction Register. Use the Clear button to clear your filters. ### **Medication Destruction** 1. Click on the **New Destruction** button ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-00-15-0485-PM.png?width=610&height=187&name=image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-00-15-0485-PM.png) 2. Remember you may add a medication to the pending destruction list if you are waiting for a pharmacist to attend your facility. Always follow your state’s policies regarding Destructions ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-01-37-6633-PM.png?width=594&height=525&name=image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-01-37-6633-PM.png) 3. Enter the **Reason for Destruction** 4. Enter the **Method of Destruction** 5. You may enter a Courier Name or Courier Notes where applicable 6. If the medication is Imprest/Emergency Meds or Ward stock, click this button 7. If the medication belongs to the resident, click the **Resident Medication** button. Enter the Residents name, then click on the Search button. 8. Select the correct Resident 9. Using the dropdown arrow, select the medication that is to be destroyed 10. Enter the **quantity** to be destroyed ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-06-03-9818-PM.png?width=411&height=257&name=image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-06-03-9818-PM.png) 11. Then click the **Add** button 12. Click the **Destroy** button 13. The primary nurse and the witness are to enter their Usernames and Passwords 14. Then click **Sign** 15. You will be returned to the Destructions page ### Reversal of Medication Destruction If you need to reverse the Medication destruction, - - Click on the **Destruction Register** - Locate the medication on the Destruction Register - Click into the checkbox next to the medication - ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-07-46-6024-PM.png?width=588&height=120&name=image-png-Nov-29-2023-10-07-46-6024-PM.png) When you click the checkbox – a **Reverse** option will appear next to your filters. 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