# Solving pharmacy inventory headaches with smart consignment solutions

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Podcast: [Modern Healthcare's Healthcare Insider Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-healthcare-s-healthcare-insider-podcast-2971600)
Published: 2025-06-04T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/finance/specialty-drug-inventory-strategies-using-rfid-and-consignment-reduce-waste-and-costs
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## Resource

Managing specialty drug inventory is exceedingly complex as pharmacy leaders contend with rising costs, unpredictable demand and labor shortages. In this episode of Healthcare Insider, Cardinal Health's James Roof , director of strategic distribution services, and Diana Castillo , national consignment executive, share how modern consignment models, combined with innovative RFID technology, can dramatically reduce waste, improve medication accessibility and relieve workflow burdens on pharmacy staff. The episode also breaks down best practices for evaluating inventory carrying costs, reducing human error and scaling innovative solutions in facilities with space constraints. Listen now to discover how your organization can adopt a flexible, tech-enabled consignment strategy.

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