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    • Nuclear medicine
    • Radiopharmaceutical logistics
    • Theranostics

    Background:

    • Radiopharmaceutical delivery faces significant logistical challenges due to isotope decay.
    • Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) theranostics exemplify the need for efficient radiopharmaceutical services.
    • Current systems require optimization for reliable, timely patient treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a practical blueprint for health systems to build and scale high-reliability radiopharmaceutical service lines.
    • To translate isotope half-life constraints into actionable operational design choices.
    • To enhance the integration of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic delivery for improved patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Translating half-life constraints of key isotopes (e.g., 18F, 68Ga, 177Lu) into operational decisions.
    • Implementing advanced quality control methods beyond TLC, including HPLC and environmental monitoring.
    • Aligning clinical guidelines, imaging standards, and dosimetry for patient-specific treatment planning.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a framework for operational design encompassing sourcing, synthesis, processing, and quality control.
    • Identified critical quality control measures to prevent day-of-care failures.
    • Established pathways for closed-loop, patient-specific theranostic planning and safe outpatient delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • An engineering-forward roadmap connects PET imaging to reliable therapy delivery.
    • The proposed strategies improve access, safety, and measurable outcomes in radiopharmaceutical services.
    • Emphasis on supply chain redundancy and scheduling discipline is crucial for success.