Drug shortages continue to be a significant issue in the healthcare system, affecting various aspects of patient care and imposing substantial costs on hospitals and health systems. According to Vizient's 2024 drug shortages survey, U.S. hospitals are spending approximately 20 million hours annually managing these shortages, resulting in nearly $900 million in associated labor costs. The survey highlights that 74% of facilities reported exceeding their pharmacy budgets due to drug shortages, with pediatric facilities facing particularly significant financial and labor strain.

Kyle Hoelting, director of pharmacy supply assurance and stewardship and Nikola Markoski, director of pharmacy sourcing strategic solutions and analytics join host Katie Korte, vice president Vizient Reserve to delve into the results of Vizient’s 2024 drug shortage survey.

Guest speakers:

Kyle Hoelting, Pharm.D, BCPS

Director, Pharmacy Supply Assurance & Stewardship

Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence

Nikola Markoski, Pharm.D, MBA

Director, Pharmacy Sourcing Strategic Solutions & Analytics

Vizient

Host:

Katie Kortie, Pharm.D, MHA, BCPS, BCCCP

Vice President, Strategy & Program Lead, Vizient Reserve

Vizient

Show Notes:

[00:47-01:14] Kyle and Niko Backgrounds

[01:15-05:04] What's different about this year's survey and what made 2023 a critical year in the drug shortage landscape

[05:05-08:27] How data was collected, what did the mix of information tells us and the biggest insights or patterns that surfaced in the survey

[08:28-12:25] What Vizient’s built or enabled that’s made a difference in this space

[12:26-15:55] How best to prepare for and respond to shortages from an inventory perspective

Links | Resources:

• Beyond the Shortage: The Hidden Cost of Drug Supply Chain Disruptions
• Drug shortage stewardship: A novel solution for an old problem
• Vizient Key performance indicators for the management of drug shortages
• Vizient Essential Medications List

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