Exam room consumables are inexpensive individually but add up, and running out mid-day disrupts appointments. A simple checklist and par levels keep every room ready.
The checklist
- Exam table paper (check your table's roll width) and pillow covers
- Drapes and patient gowns
- Underpads (chux) for treatments and procedures
- Adhesive bandages in several sizes
- Medical tape: paper, silk and transparent
- Instant cold packs
- Tongue depressors and cotton-tipped applicators
- Disinfectant wipes compatible with your upholstery and equipment
- Paper towels, soap and hand sanitizer
Par levels by room
Set a minimum count for each item in each room and restock daily or weekly. A laminated par sheet inside the supply cabinet makes it easy for any staff member to restock.
Disinfectants
Choose EPA-registered disinfectants with contact times your team can actually follow, and confirm they're compatible with your chairs, tables and devices. Manufacturers often list approved cleaners.
A one-page restock routine
- Post a par sheet inside each supply cabinet.
- Assign restocking to a specific role at the end of each day.
- Use a central closet as the backstock and reorder from it weekly.
- Review the standing order monthly and adjust for seasonal volume.
Reducing waste
Small changes add up: choose table-paper rolls in the right width, buy drapes and gowns in the sizes you actually use, and avoid overstocking rooms, since items that get handled repeatedly are more likely to be thrown out.
Questions to ask your supplier
- Can items be bundled into one monthly delivery?
- Are there case-quantity price breaks?
- Which disinfectants are compatible with our chairs and tables?
Ordering tips
Combine these items into one monthly standing order. It's usually the easiest place to cut costs.
Frequently asked questions
What width of table paper do we need?
Check your exam table. 18 and 21 inch rolls are common.
How do we keep rooms stocked?
Set par levels per room and restock on a schedule. Pair it with a monthly standing order.
Which disinfectant wipes should we use?
EPA-registered products compatible with your equipment, with a contact time your staff can follow.
Can we change a standing order month to month?
Yes. Adjust quantities or skip a month with one email.
Ready to price exam room consumables?
Send us what you need and we'll reply with one quote, usually within a business day.
This guide is general product and purchasing information for licensed healthcare businesses. It isn't medical, legal or regulatory advice. Follow your medical director's protocols and the manufacturer's instructions.