Sterile injectable products shortage in Saudi Arabia: a survey-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Sterile Injectable Products (SIPs) represent a critical class of pharmaceuticals that frequently face shortages and ultimately compromise patient care. Disruptions within the pharmaceutical supply chain are significant factors contributing to these shortages. This study aimed to investigate the causes and impacts of SIPs shortages in Saudi Arabia, with the central hypothesis that pharmaceutical supply chain disruptions are the primary drivers of these shortages and that they negatively affect patient outcomes. A cross-sectional questionnaire was administered to two key stakeholder groups: supply chain management (SCM) personnel and healthcare professionals (HCPs). A total of 350 responses were collected and statistically analyzed. Our findings demonstrate a strong consensus among SCM respo

SUBMITTER: Alzhrani RF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12728144 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature