Although theft of inventory and fraud occurs across all industries, it can be particularly serious when it comes to pharmacies because drugs can be dangerous when used improperly or abused. Nearly a third of all shoplifting is committed by employees, either through them concealing the stock and removing it from the premises themselves, or allowing an acquaintance to steal for joint gain. Regardless of how the theft occurs, the resulting loss not only has implications for the business due to loss of stock, but also for its customers (for example when fewer pills are dispensed than is required on the prescription)…