ShortageCheck, by Bluesight, is drug shortage management software to help hospitals and pharmacies anticipate and manage shortages before they disrupt patient care. As part of Bluesight’s pharmacy technology suite, it centralizes shortage forecasting, prioritization, and response planning into one streamlined platform.
ShortageCheck combines predictive analytics, real-time inventory data, and streamlined communication features into a single platform. By monitoring signals across the acute care market, including fulfillment delays, demand surges, and utilization trends, ShortageCheck can forecast shortages up to 90 days in advance. Built on data aggregated from more than 2,500 hospitals, the system provides early-warning insights that allow pharmacy teams to implement contingency plans well before supplies run low. This advanced forecasting empowers pharmacies to mitigate risks, reallocate inventory, and reduce the likelihood of care disruptions.
Features of ShortageCheck include:
- Predict shortages early: Proprietary analytics model identifies potential disruptions up to three months before they occur.
- Prioritize by impact: Inventory visibility across sites allows teams to identify shortages with the highest risk to operations and patient care.
- Coordinate responses: Built-in communication and scenario-planning tools centralize conversations, eliminating siloed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance: Automated documentation creates a complete audit trail to satisfy regulatory expectations and support quality improvement.
ShortageCheck’s strength lies in forecasting shortages and optimizing team responses. By consolidating fragmented data, automating alerts, and enabling collaborative planning, the platform provides a structured, data-driven approach to shortage management.
