Patel Vraj, Cieslak Karolina, Hertig John
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Hosp Pharm. 2023 Apr;58(2):120-124. doi: 10.1177/00185787221126338. Epub 2022 Oct 11.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how fragile our healthcare supply chain is with product delays, drug shortages, and labor shortages being exacerbated in recent years. This article reviews current threats to the healthcare supply chain that impact patient safety and highlights potential solutions for the future. A review of the literature was conducted, and important up-to-date resources associated with drug shortages and supply chain were analyzed to build foundational knowledge. Potential supply chain threats and solutions were then explored through further literature analyses. The information provided in this article helps to brief pharmacy leaders on current supply chain issues and solutions that can be integrated throughout the healthcare supply chain in the future.
新冠疫情已表明，我们的医疗供应链是多么脆弱，产品延迟、药品短缺和劳动力短缺问题近年来不断加剧。本文回顾了影响患者安全的医疗供应链当前面临的威胁，并强调了未来可能的解决方案。我们进行了文献综述，并分析了与药品短缺和供应链相关的重要最新资源，以建立基础知识。然后通过进一步的文献分析，探讨了潜在的供应链威胁和解决方案。本文提供的信息有助于向药房负责人简要介绍当前的供应链问题以及未来可在整个医疗供应链中整合的解决方案。
