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:
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:
Mark L. Vestal, PharmD, MMCi, BCPS
Director, Pharmacy Supply Chain & 340B
UVA Health