PH

average wholesale price - suggested list price from wholesaler to pharmacy

used in wholesale

wholesale acquisition cost - published list price for brand/generic from manufacturer

used in manufacturing

average manufacturing price - average selling price by wholesalers to retail pharmacies/manufacturing 

used in manufacturing

maximum allowable cost - max amount a health plan will pay for a generic medication 

used in pharmacies

• inc in resources used to manage shortage
• diverted financial, personnel resources

• delayed/unavailable care
• safety implications

• diverts health care professional from direct pt care activities to look for alternatives 
• increased med errors

• pharmacists can inc quality of care & positive pt experience
• pharmacists aim to look for best costs 

--> inc value