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- The CDC Quarantine Stations provide essential drugs that are either not available or have limited supply in the U.S. for urgent health treatments.
- A study found that distributing these drugs from quarantine stations saves an average of 6.66 hours per shipment compared to sending them from CDC headquarters in Atlanta.
- The findings support keeping a decentralized distribution model, emphasizing the benefits of the CDC's regional presence for efficient drug delivery.
Article Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Quarantine Stations distribute select lifesaving drug products that are not commercially available or are in limited supply in the United States for emergency treatment of certain health conditions. Following a retrospective analysis of shipment records, the authors estimated an average of 6.66 hours saved per shipment when drug products were distributed from quarantine stations compared to a hypothetical centralized site from CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This evaluation supports the continued use of a decentralized model which leverages CDC's regional presence and maximizes efficiency in the distribution of lifesaving drugs.
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