Millions of dollars in high-cost medications were going unused or expiring at Texas Children’s Hospital — until a new approach to inventory visibility transformed pharmacy operations. This case study explores how RFID-enabled inventory management and real-time insight into stock levels and expiration dates helped pharmacy teams act faster, reduce waste and make smarter inventory decisions. The result: $14 million in annual drug savings and stronger operational control across the pharmacy supply chain. What readers will learn: How RFID-enabled inventory management improves visibility into high-cost medications How automation reduces manual inventory tracking and expired drug waste How real-time data supports smarter purchasing and inventory decisions Practical strategies to improve pharmacy efficiency and financial performance By combining automation, real-time analytics and integrated workflows, health systems can reduce waste, strengthen pharmacy operations and improve care delivery.
