Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to update surgeon preference cards or similar records. In this regard, one or more instances may be identified in which the quantity of an item utilized during the medical procedure differed from the predefined quantity of the item supplied in preparation for the medical procedure. For example, the quantity of the item that was utilized most frequently during the medical procedure may be compared to the predefined quantity of the item. An adjustment to the predefined quantity of the item may then be determined if the quantity of the item that was actually utilized most frequently differed from the predefined quantity of the item. A recommendation can then be provided that the predefined quantity of the item be altered in accordance with the adjustment. Based on user response, the predefined quantity of the item may be altered.