Financial Impact of Cancer Drug Wastage and Potential Cost Savings From Mitigation Strategies

Caitlyn Y.W. Leung, Matthew C. Cheung, Lauren F. Charbonneau, Anca Prica, Pamela Ng, Kelvin Chan

Journal of Oncology Practice · 2017 · 31 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

The financial impact of drug wastage is substantial. Mitigation strategies lead to substantial cost savings, with the opportunity to reinvest those savings. More research is needed to determine the appropriate methods to minimize risk to patients while using the cost-saving mitigation strategies.

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