Impact of supply chain disruptions and drug shortages on drug utilization: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This proposed scoping review aims to examine studies assessing the impact of drug shortages on population-level drug utilization trends. The objectives of this review are to a) assess which drugs have been studied and describe associated drug characteristics, b) determine jurisdictions and healthcare settings that have conducted these studies, and c) describe how changes in drug use and the extent of shortage impacts are reported in literature.

Introduction

Drug shortages continue to impair drug access and delivery of quality care across the world. However, the impact of drug supply disruptions on availability and drug use are understudied in current literature. This proposed scoping review will identify this gap and inform future research initiatives aimed at dete

SUBMITTER: Santhireswaran A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11530092 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature