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Oncology Drug Shortages and Supply Chain Transparency Pilot
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
A pilot led by the End Drug Shortages Alliance tested a supply chain transparency initiative among seven pediatric hospitals and major US drug distributors to share inventory data of critical oncology drugs. The effort demonstrated value in collaborative inventory management and early strategic planning despite no active shortages during the pilot.
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Collaborative supply chain data sharing among hospitals and distributors is now proven feasible and beneficial for managing drug inventories before shortages hit. You can build trust with peers to optimise buffer stocks, giving you a smoother path through future disruptions.
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