decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 6 (June)
Protect your practice with 6 tips to deal with drug shortages
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Article Overview
This article explains how medical practices can prepare for and respond to drug shortages that affect common and specialty medications. It discusses general operational steps for staying informed, coordinating with distributors and pharmacies, consulting hospitals and other providers, and communicating with patients and payers. The piece is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and staff involved in medication access and continuity of care.
Why This Topic Matters
Drug shortages can disrupt treatment plans, create administrative burden, and affect patient satisfaction and practice workflow. Understanding broad response strategies helps practices reduce delays and manage access issues more effectively.
What You Will Learn
- How drug shortages can affect practice operations and patient care
- Ways to monitor shortage information from external sources
- How practices may prepare backup plans and coordinate supply alternatives
- Why communication with distributors, pharmacies, hospitals, and patients matters during shortages
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical office staff
- Pharmacists
- Healthcare administrators
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