A procurement-based classification of pharmaceutical supplies for diabetes disease management.
Yousef AbdulsalamAbdullah AlibrahimDari AlhuwailHashem BehbehaniPublished in: Health science reports (2022)
Applying the portfolio purchasing model also suggested that some clinically similar items, like insulin types, are best procured through divergent procurement strategies or vendors for optimal cost efficiency. A better understanding of the diverse array of diabetes supplies can reveal opportunities for better strategic supply management. This supply classification approach can also be applied in other supply-intensive specialties, such as orthopedics.