Here are two insights he shared:
1. Use more than one wholesale distributor and consult an expert — navigating drug shortages is easier when ASCs use multiple distributors from different geographic areas.
2. Receiving insight from either a pharmacist or someone experienced in pharmaceutical purchasing is essential for ASCs struggling with high drug prices.
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