afgiftebon

Afgiftebon is a document or digital record that confirms the delivery or dispensation of goods from a supplier to a recipient. The term is used in Dutch language contexts, particularly in health care and logistics, and serves as both a receipt and a traceability record for items that have been handed over.

The concept is common in pharmacies, hospitals, and distribution chains. In pharmacies it accompanies dispensed medicines to the patient, in hospitals it records medication given to a ward or patient, and in logistics it documents the transfer of goods between supplier and client. The afgiftebon supports accountability and enables audits, stock control, and patient safety.

A typical afgiftebon lists information such as the date of dispensation, the recipient or department, the product name and strength, the quantity dispensed, batch or lot number, and the expiry date. It may also include the prescriber or ordering entity, the identity of the dispenser, and a signature or electronic confirmation. Barcodes, packaging details, and dosage or usage instructions are often included as well.

Purpose-wise, an afgiftebon primarily serves traceability, pharmacovigilance, and inventory management. It is not a payment document like an invoice, but it may be used alongside billing or reimbursement processes. In modern practice, afgiftebons are frequently generated by pharmacy or hospital information systems and can be printed or kept in electronic form.

In Dutch usage the term is often paired with synonyms such as dispensation note or delivery note, and it is distinct from invoices or receipts of payment.