Oncology & Infusion Series
Biologics Supply Control
Infusion Center Biologics Supply Control Guide
Managing cold-chain medications, disposables, and chair-side consumables for oncology and autoimmune infusion programs.
Biologic Inventory Risks
- High-cost drugs require precise ordering to avoid waste.
- Short beyond-use dating once vials are punctured.
- Cold chain excursions can trigger product loss and regulatory reporting.
IMAGE PLACEHOLDER – Cold chain compliance infographic
Control Tower Approach
- Integrate scheduling systems with supply planning to see appointments by regimen.
- Use LAC Health’s allocation services to secure limited-availability products.
- Automate temperature monitoring with real-time alerts.
Chair-Side Standardization
- Create infusion procedure trays that include IV sets, filters, flushing supplies, PPE.
- Stage crash carts with emergency meds and have replenishment checklist post-use.
- Provide patient comfort kits (blankets, headphones, sanitizing wipes) stocked weekly.
Financial Safeguards
- Track dose-level utilization vs. reimbursement to flag leakage.
- Use just-in-time delivery for specialty drugs while maintaining limited on-site safety stock.
- Coordinate returns or credit arrangements for cancelled treatments.
KPIs & Reporting
- Drug waste percentage by regimen.
- Cold chain compliance incidents.
- Chair utilization and throughput.