The purpose of the Zero Report is to verify what?

• A. That no controlled substances were dispensed for that month
• B. That the pharmacy dispenses all scheduled drugs
• C. That the monthly inventory was completed
• D. That the records are accurate

Answer: (A)

The main idea is monthly reporting of controlled substance activity. The Zero Report is used to show that there were no controlled substances dispensed during the specified month. It’s a way for the board to confirm there was zero activity and to monitor compliance for that period. If any controlled substances were dispensed, this form isn’t used—the pharmacy would report the actual dispensing activity through the standard records. The Zero Report doesn’t verify that all scheduled drugs were dispensed, nor does it replace the monthly inventory or broader record-keeping accuracy; it specifically documents that there were no dispensed controlled substances in the month.