Improving safety by evaluating the impact of the supply chain and drug shortages on health-systems.
Patel V, Cieslak K, Hertig JB. Improving safety by evaluating the impact of the supply chain and drug shortages on health-systems. Hosp Pharm. 2023;58(2):120-124. doi:10.1177/00185787221126338.
Supply chain vulnerabilities can lead to equipment and drug shortages which can result in adverse events; the COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated these problems. This review explains what makes the healthcare supply chain vulnerable and suggests potential solutions.