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The Rx for Drug Shortages? A Better Understanding of the Supply Chain and Collaborative Solutions
As patients face challenges related to drug shortages, policymakers, regulators and healthcare supply chain leaders are engaged in ongoing discussions about mitigating threats and impact. In this piece, HDA's President and Chief Executive Officer Chip Davis explores some causes and solutions for drug shortages, and how distributors support a resilient supply chain through collaborative efforts and logistics expertise.
Understanding Healthcare Distributors and The Industry’s Role in the Supply Chain
Healthcare distributors play a central role in the healthcare ecosystem, connecting 1,400 manufacturers with 450,000 providers, pharmacies and other sites of care. In fact, the industry delivers more than 10 million medicines, vaccines and healthcare products safely, efficiently and reliably every day. Here are three things to know about the industry.