Minimization of Drug Shortages in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains: A Simulation-Based Analysis of Drug Recall Patterns and Inventory Policies

Table 3

Performance metrics for the recall scenarios with deterministic demand and stochastic demand.

Recall Scenarios	Total Recall	Demand constant 10000 bags/week		Demand Normal (10000,100) bags/week
		Average Health Center’s Inventory	Total Shortage	Average Health Center's Inventory	Total Shortage
0/ No Recall	0	10,000	0	10,203	281
A	26,200	9,941	18,501	10,131	18,262
B	26,200	9,943	16,317	10,127	15,293
C	131,000	9,728	77,214	9,909	76,720
D	26,200	9,942	16,504	10,125	15,574
E	26,200	9,942	18,235	10,122	17,125