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Drug Shortages

Drug Shortages. Update by Ed Schryer CPhT. Why. FDA (Grandfather drugs). Why. FDA (Grandfather drugs) Shrinking Sources. Why. FDA (Grandfather drugs) Shrinking Sources Just in time inventories. Why. FDA (Grandfather drugs) Shrinking Sources Just in time inventories JCAHO. Why.

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Drug Shortages

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  1. Drug Shortages Update by Ed Schryer CPhT

  2. Why • FDA (Grandfather drugs)

  3. Why • FDA (Grandfather drugs) • Shrinking Sources

  4. Why • FDA (Grandfather drugs) • Shrinking Sources • Just in time inventories

  5. Why • FDA (Grandfather drugs) • Shrinking Sources • Just in time inventories • JCAHO

  6. Why • FDA (Grandfather drugs) • Shrinking Sources • Just in time inventories • JCAHO • Manufacturers changing business plan

  7. What can we do about it • Be proactive (listen to and look at all sources)

  8. What can we do about it • Be proactive (listen and look at all sources) • Research what you see and hear for accuracy

  9. What can we do about it • Be proactive (listen and look at all sources) • Research what you see and hear for accuracy • Share information with those impacted ASAP

  10. What can we do about it • Be proactive (listen and look at all sources) • Research what you see and hear for accuracy • Share information with those impacted ASAP • Chose secondary sources wisely

  11. Suggestions • Develop a Newsletter or other source to get the word to people who need to be aware (Be creative)

  12. From The Horses Mouth

  13. Potential questions for choice of Secondary Wholesaler

  14. Potential questions for choice of Secondary Wholesaler Secondary vendor qualifying questions ·Do you engage in regular wholesale commerce or just Hard to Find’s ·Do you have accounts with any of the Major Wholesalers (McKesson, AmeriSource Bergen or Cardinal ·Where do you obtain the majority of your product ·Do you have accounts with Manufacturers ·What level of licensing and scrutiny are you subject to, State and or Federal ·What States are you licensed to sell in ·Are you affiliated or a member of any Group Purchasing Organization ·Do you provide pedigree’s ·Will you provide a list of some current customers

  15. Questions

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