Move from reactive shortages to proactive supply assurance
Use dedicated inventory, proactive shortage prevention and competitive value to improve supply resilience across essential medications and products.
Shortages demand a proactive supply assurance model
Vizient Reserve delivers proactive supply assurance through dedicated inventory and long-term sustainability, strengthening patient care and financial performance.
At a glance
Signals behind the need for proactive supply assurance
Shortage alert volume and essential category breadth define the case for proactive supply assurance.
Drug shortage alerts published in 2025, Source: ASHP
Categories representing essential medications and products
major disruptions since 2022
Dedicated inventory
Use dedicated inventory to improve predictability during shortages
Vizient Reserve provides access to dedicated inventory across pharmaceutical and medical supply categories so providers are better positioned when volatility disrupts normal supply channels. The model is built around availability, predictability and sustained access.
Essential categories
Protect the products most critical to continuity of care
Vizient Reserve supports critical medication and product categories, including pharmacy programs such as Pharmacy Reserve and other high-priority areas like IV fluids, enabling organizations to prioritize protection where disruptions would have the greatest clinical impact.
Value and resilience
Improve financial outcomes while strengthening supply resilience
Vizient Reserve is positioned not only as a supply assurance solution but also as a source of increased value and competitive pricing. Enhanced rebates, safeguarded purchases and proactive shortage prevention are designed to support both operational stability and financial performance.
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Proactive supply assurance
See how dedicated inventory, category protection, and shortage intelligence strengthen resilience. Watch our video to discover strategies that transform supply chain pressure into progress.
Expanded IV fluid assurance
We expanded supply assurance to include critical IV fluids. Secure your access to essential supplies and accelerate your ability to deliver high-value care.
Essential Medications List
Access our comprehensive Essential Medications List. We connect you to the industry's most robust data to help you prioritize critical inventory and protect your patient outcomes.
The hidden cost of disruptions
Uncover the hidden costs of drug supply chain disruptions. Read our comprehensive report to understand the financial impact and unlock strategies that drive systemwide affordability.
Talk with our team
Discuss where Vizient Reserve could reduce supply risk
Connect with our team to explore dedicated inventory, essential category protection and proactive shortage prevention.
FAQs
Common questions organizations ask when evaluating Vizient Reserve.
Vizient Reserve goes beyond pricing by combining supply assurance, dedicated inventory, and supplier accountability into a single strategy.
The program addresses disruptions by securing dedicated inventory, improving supply chain visibility, and offering proactive strategies such as demand forecasting and supplier collaboration. This helps providers maintain continuity of care even during shortages caused by factors like natural disasters or regulatory change.
Vizient member health systems, including academic medical centers, community hospitals, and integrated delivery networks.
Inventory is available when normal supply channels are disrupted, helping ensure continuity of care during shortages.
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MedSurg and lab
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Drug shortages solutions
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Aggregation groups
Coalition purchasing scale strengthens med-surg contract leverage and category performance across member organizations.
Supply Standardization Program
Rebate programs and standardization contracts drive sustained med-surg savings and category compliance.
Novaplus
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