Question

When FEFO method is preferred over FIFO?

• A. Drug cost is high
• B. Variation in shelf life
• C. Drugs are narcotics
• D. Storage is small

Hint:

FEFO means First Expiry First Out and is best when medicines have different expiry dates.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
FIFO means First In First Out. FEFO means First Expiry First Out.

Step 1: Understanding FIFO.
In FIFO, the stock received first is issued first.

Step 2: Understanding FEFO.
In FEFO, the stock with earliest expiry date is issued first.

Step 3: When FEFO is better.
When different batches have different expiry dates or shelf lives, FEFO prevents expiry-related wastage.

Step 4: Final answer.
Therefore, FEFO is preferred when there is variation in shelf life. \[ \boxed{\text{Variation in shelf life}} \]