Shelf Life on Receipt Calculator
At goods-in, enter the expiry date and your minimum shelf life rule to get the percent shelf life remaining and an instant accept or reject decision. Built for GDP goods receiving and QA acceptance.
Start of the total shelf life.
Date the stock is received (defaults to today).
Use the threshold from your own SOP or supply contract.
Result
Acceptance decision
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Shelf life remaining
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Days remaining
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Total shelf life
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Shelf life on receipt: FAQ
How is percent shelf life remaining calculated?
It is the remaining shelf life (expiry date minus receipt date) divided by the total shelf life (expiry date minus manufacture date), as a percentage.
What minimum shelf life should I accept on delivery?
Common thresholds are 75% or 80% of total shelf life remaining, but the exact rule comes from your own SOP or your supply contract. Set it in the field and the tool decides accept or reject against it.
Why does this matter for GDP?
Under Good Distribution Practice, stock received with too little shelf life risks expiring before it can move, causing write-offs and stock-outs. A documented acceptance check at goods-in is an audit expectation.
Shelf Life on Receipt - Acceptance Record
Generated by The Pharma Partner shelf-life-on-receipt tool. The acceptance threshold is set by the user per their SOP or supply contract. Retain with the goods-received record.
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