When a single delivery delay can shut down a PET scanner, it can cost a hospital up to $15,000 per hour.¹ If delays drag on, the losses can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, with disrupted workflows, frustrated patients and the potential to jeopardize care. Supply chain reliability isn’t just a logistics issue—it’s a clinical imperative. From reactor outages and short-lived isotopes to regulatory red tape, hospitals face relentless pressure to keep critical PET and SPECT tracers flowing. This article dives into the systemic weak points threatening nuclear medicine and reveals practical, battle-tested strategies for hospitals to stay ahead. Featuring real-world insights and best practices—alongside an inside look at how Jubilant Radiopharmacies is setting a new standard with multi-source reliability, dedicated medical couriers, and personalized service—this article empowers healthcare leaders to proactively strengthen imaging operations and ensure uninterrupted patient care today and into the future.

¹Henson, Kyle. “The True Cost of Downtime in Radiology.” AuntMinnie, 18 Jan. 2019, www.auntminnie.com/imaging-informatics/enterprise-imaging/pacs-vna/article/15622348/the-true-cost-of-downtime-in-radiology