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Gaceta mexicana de oncología
versión On-line ISSN 2565-005Xversión impresa ISSN 1665-9201
Resumen
GARCIA-NUNEZ, Karla D. et al. Cost reduction for cancer drug treatment with a vial sharing strategy in a centralized preparation unit. Gac. mex. oncol. [online]. 2024, vol.23, n.2, pp.79-83. Epub 16-Ago-2024. ISSN 2565-005X. https://doi.org/10.24875/j.gamo.23000055.
Background:
Rising cancer rates and expensive drugs have inflated treatment costs. Medication wastage constitutes 5% of drug expenditure. Effective cost containment strategies are essential.
Objective:
To implement and assess a cost-cutting strategy for oncology drugs.
Methods:
Doses and quantities of oncology drugs were analyzed from January to June of 2022, calculating the total usage and costs by comparing with a decentralized system to estimate the economic impact.
Results:
Sharing vials achieved a savings of $9,000,705.64MNX. Centralized preparation totaled $52,775,243.24MNX, with a 14% reduction in expenses.
Discussion:
This pioneering study in Mexico aligns with similar reductions in other countries, underscoring the importance of applying cost containment strategies in developing nations.
Conclusion:
Implementing a centralized preparation unit and vial sharing offer economic benefits, with further research needed to optimize their effectiveness.
Palabras llave : Pharmacoeconomics; Cost savings; Centralized preparation unit; Vial sharing; Oncology medications.
