From fragmented fixes to systemwide control: UVA Health’s approach to drug shortage management and supply chain transformation


Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

With over 200 active drug shortages in 2025 supply chain disruptions have become a daily operational threat for hospital pharmacies. But UVA Health is showing that health systems don’t have to accept chaos as the norm.

By partnering on a multi-pronged strategy involving AI-powered analytics, smart workflow automation and ready-to-use compounded sterile products, UVA Health built a more controlled, resilient and patient-centered drug supply approach.

Join UVA Health leaders to learn how they transformed their response from reactive to proactive.

You'll gain insights on:
 
  • UVA’s shift from fragmented response to end-to-end shortage management
  • How embedded analytics and automation reduce pharmacy workload and variability
  • Key lessons from UVA’s supply chain evolution and how to adapt them fast

Presenters:

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Mark L. Vestal, PharmD, MMCi, BCPS

Director, Pharmacy Supply Chain & 340B
UVA Health

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Chris Nagy, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Solutions Director
Quva BrightStream