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A Quantitative Analysis of the Causes of Drug Shortages in Jordan: A Supply Chain Perspective

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  • Hala Awad
  • Zu'bi M.F. Al-Zu'bi
  • Ayman Bahjat Abdallah

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This study investigates the causes of drug shortage in Jordan. Based on thorough literature review, five causes related to supply chain were identified, namely regulatory and legislative processes, manufacturing-related issues, distribution factors, supply and demand imbalance, and human factors. Data were collected from 221 professionals selected from Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, hospital professionals, and other nodes in the supply chain including distributors and wholesalers. Multiple-regression analysis was used to test the hypothesized relationships. The results indicate that four causes are significantly related to drug shortages in Jordan, regulatory and legislative processes, distribution factors, human factors, and supply and demand imbalance. Manufacturing-related issues are not significantly related to drug shortages. Implications and recommendations for the decision makers are proposed on the basis of the study results.

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  • Hala Awad & Zu'bi M.F. Al-Zu'bi & Ayman Bahjat Abdallah, 2016. "A Quantitative Analysis of the Causes of Drug Shortages in Jordan: A Supply Chain Perspective," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(6), pages 53-63, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ibrjnl:v:9:y:2016:i:6:p:53-63
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    1. David Asamoah & Patience Abor & Martin Opare, 2011. "An examination of pharmaceutical supply chain for artemisinin‐based combination therapies in Ghana," Management Research Review, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 34(7), pages 790-809, June.
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    1. Bashar A. Alkhalidi & Ayman Bahjat Abdallah, 2018. "Lean Bundles and Performance Outcomes in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Benchmarking a Jordanian Company and Operational Excellence International Project," Modern Applied Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(8), pages 1-90, August.
    2. Bana Al-ma’ani & Shaker Al-Qudah & Husam Shrouf, 2019. "The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Organizational Performance in Telecommunication Sector in Jordan," Modern Applied Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(4), pages 1-1, April.
    3. Shaju George & Safaa Elrashid, 2023. "Inventory Management and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Performance of Hospital Pharmacies in Bahrain: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach," SAGE Open, , vol. 13(1), pages 21582440221, January.

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    Keywords

    drug shortages; medications supply chain; causes of drug shortages; Jordan; empirical study;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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