Radiopharmaceutical preparation in-house vs. central radiopharmacy: a make/buy decision.
Under DRG reimbursement it is essential that all operational costs be considered as targets for reduction. In this article, the author presents a methodology for determining whether to prepare radiopharmaceuticals in house or purchase them from a central radiopharmacy. By using this methodology, purchasing agents may find it possible to save up to 50% of the cost of radiopharmaceuticals.
D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D011868:Radioisotopes; D014481:United States