decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2026 Issue 2 (February)
Nearly 90% of PCPs hit by drug shortages; prep with inventory control, more
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Article Overview
This article covers the current state of drug shortages in U.S. medical practice, including reported impacts on primary care physicians, hospital supply chains, and patient care. It explains broad contributing factors, such as supply chain disruptions, manufacturing limitations, regulatory constraints, disasters, and policy uncertainty, and it highlights general preparedness strategies for practices and facilities. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, pharmacists, and health care administrators looking to understand shortage trends and operational planning considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
Drug shortages can disrupt care, delay treatment, and create operational and billing challenges for practices and hospitals. Understanding the broader causes and common preparedness approaches can help health care organizations reduce disruption and improve continuity of care.
Article Sections
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Practice management
Introduces the shortage issue and frames it as an operational concern for medical practices. Summarizes reported effects on primary care and broader health care delivery.
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Why the shortages?
Reviews broad factors associated with shortages, including supply chain issues, disasters, regulatory limits, and policy uncertainty. Also notes concerns about structural vulnerabilities in drug sourcing and manufacturing.
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4 ways to shortage-proof
Outlines general preparedness approaches for practices and facilities, including inventory monitoring, alternative sourcing, procurement planning, and ongoing shortage alerts.
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Resources
Lists source organizations and reference materials related to the article's shortage discussion.
What You Will Learn
- How drug shortages are affecting primary care and hospital operations
- What broad factors are contributing to supply disruptions
- What general preparedness strategies practices use to reduce shortage impact
- Which organizations provide shortage-related alerts and reference information
Who Should Read This
- Primary care physicians
- Practice managers
- Health care administrators
- Pharmacists
- Nurse practitioners
- Revenue cycle and operations staff
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