# Deleting a Medicine in SmartCarePlus

SmartCarePlus gives you the flexibility to remove any medicine from your inventory when it's outdated, discontinued, or no longer relevant. This guide walks you through the steps to delete a medicine securely and permanently.

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## 💊 Step 1: Open the Drawer Menu  

From the app’s main screen, tap on the **drawer menu** to reveal all available navigation options.

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## 📦 Step 2: Navigate to "Medicines"  

Head over to the **Inventory** section and tap on **Medicines**. This will display a list of all medicines currently added to your system.

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## 🔎 Step 3: Locate the Medicine You Want to Delete  

Use the **search bar** or apply filters (name, brand, manufacturer, form, route, HSN code, etc.) to find the medicine you want to remove.  
⚠️ Make sure you’ve selected the correct medicine, as deletion is permanent.

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## 🧾 Step 4: Open Medicine Details  

Tap on the tile of the medicine you want to delete. This opens the **Medicine Details** page showing all associated information.

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## ⚙️ Step 5: Open the Actions Menu  

In the top-right corner, tap on the **menu icon** (three vertical dots) to access additional actions.

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## 🗑️ Step 6: Select "Delete"  

From the dropdown options, tap on **Delete**. This will begin the deletion process for the selected medicine.

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## ⚠️ Step 7: Confirm Deletion  

A confirmation dialog will appear. Read the warning carefully — deleting a medicine will remove all its packages, stock entries, and related data.  
If you're sure, tap **Confirm** to proceed.

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## ✔️ Deletion Complete  

The medicine has now been deleted from your SmartCarePlus inventory. It will no longer appear in search results, package listings, or stock views.

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Please note: **Medicine deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.** Make sure this action is necessary before proceeding. If the medicine is only temporarily inactive, consider disabling it instead of deleting.