As COVID-19 vaccine candidates continue to be developed, our pharmacy and sourcing experts have the latest supplier, distribution and clinical information. The resources are based on industry knowledge, supplier relationships and government communication.

This information is updated on an ongoing basis to ensure the most current and accurate information is shared with our Vizient members and with the public.

• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
• Cold-Chain Storage Solutions: Freezers, Refrigerators, & Dry Ice
• Vaccine development tracker
• Vaccine candidate clinical side-by-side comparison
• Assessment checklist
• COVID-19 vaccine assessment checklist 
• CDC: COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook  
• HHS: Strategy for distributing a COVID vaccine
• OSHA: Safe handling and storage of dry ice
• Vizient COVID-19 resources and updates
• The New York Times: Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker
• Moderna Announces Longer Shelf Life for its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate at Refrigerated Temperatures

AS OF JUNE, 2020

Pharmacy supply update

Vizient tracks demand and fill rates of all Essential Medications daily, and updates this information two times per week in the Pharmaceutical Supply Update.

• Actemra
  Both IV and subcutaneous products available through Genentech.
• Azithromycin
  Azithromycin oral is on limited supply with Teva, AHP, Sandoz, Lupin, Tagi and Precision Dose. Teva, Sandoz and Lupin have product on allocation. Athenex has product available with the wholesaler and is accepting direct orders. Athenex, Fresenius Kabi and Slate Run have Azithromycin IV on limited supply.
• Fentanyl
  Hikma has supply of 100 mcg/2 mL amp. Akorn, Pfizer and Hikma have limited supply of additional presentations.
• Dexmedetomidine
  Hikma has supply of 100 mcg/2 mL amp. Slayback, Pfizer, WG Critical Care, PAR and Auromedics has limited supply of various presentations. Akorn, Pfizer and Hikma have limited supply of additional presentations. Fresenius Kabi anticipates additional stock of 100 mcg/2 mL and 250 mcg/5 mL in June.
• Etomidate
  Pfizer, Mylan and Hikma have multiple presentations available. AuroMedics has limited supply.
• Ketamine
  PAR has product available. Pfizer has limited supply of 500 mg/5 mL.
• Propofol
  Fresenius Kabi, Sagent, Dr. Reddy's, Pfizer and Teva have limited supply. Fresenius Kabi has Diprivan, but intermittent back orders may occur. Sagent product is on allocation to supply current customers and COVID-19 hot spots. Teva has intermittent backorder. Dr. Reddy's 20ml, 50ml and 100ml is on allocation for contracted customers. Hospira/Pfizer has 20 ml and 100 ml limited supply via direct order. 50ml is out of stock with estimated release in late-May. Teva products are on intermittent back order and allocating upon release.
• Dobutamine
  Pfizer has limited supply of the 2 mg/mL 250 mL premixed bags.
• Cisatracurium
  Abbvie, Somerset, Teva and Sandoz have limited supply; Teva, Sandoz are on allocation.
• Rocuronium
  Baxter and Mylan have product available. AuroMedics, Pfizer and Sandoz have limited supply. Sandoz has some product on allocation. Hikma expects to have 10mg/ml 5 and 10ml vials in June.
• Succinylcholine chloride
  Pfizer, Sandoz, Amneal and Somerset have product available. Amring has limited supply and is on allocation.
• Vecuronium
  Teva has product available. Sun and Pfizer have limited supply.
• Famotidine
  Hikma has limited supply. Mylan expects more product in June.Pantoprazole
  Hikma, Sun and AuroMedics have product available.
• Heparin
  Sagent, Meitheal, Baxter, Hikma and B. Braun have pre-mixes available. Pfizer has limited supply. Fresenius Kabi expects more product in June.
• Enoxaparin
  Fresenius Kabi, Teva and Apotex have product available.
• Lorazepam
  Amphastar has product available.
• Midazolam
  Precision Dose, Perrigo, Hikma, Pfizer, Fresenius Kabi, AVET, Athenex, Alvogen and Heritage have limited supply of various presentations.

For clinical insights, supply and advocacy updates, review our complete summary.

Read Awarded Supplier customer letters regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) allocations and supply status.

Non-pharmacy

• 3M Decontamination Methods for N95 Respirators, April 22, 2020
• Standard Textile COVID-19 PPE Program as of April 16, 2020
• PDI Healthcare Disinfectant Supply Update as of April 15, 2020
• Kimberly Clark Hand Hygiene SKU Prioritization as of April 15, 2020
• Fisher and Paykel Distribution Owens and Minor as of April 13, 2020
• Fisher and Paykel Distribution Cardinal as of April 13, 2020
• B Braun Infusion Pumps Emergency Use Authorization as of April 13, 2020
• 3M Respirator Supply Update as of April 10, 2020
• Getinge Tec-Quat 128 Disinfectant as of April 10, 2020
• STERIS FDA EUA N95 or Equivalent Respirators as of April 9, 2020
• Fisher and Paykel Distribution Medline as of April 9, 2020
• Abbott Inventory Update as of April 9, 2020
• Medtronic Ventilator Progress Update as of April 8, 2020
• B Braun Supply Update as of April 6, 2020
• Cardinal Health Lab Products Update as of April 3, 2020
• Draeger Mechanical Ventilation Off-label Use as of April 2, 2020
• Owens and Minor Supplier Vetting as of April 1, 2020
• BD Supply Update as of March 31, 2020
• Medline Supply Update as of March 31, 2020
• Avanos Closed Suction Allocation as of March 30, 2020
• Ambu Supply Update as of March 27, 2020
• Lyft Customer Letter as of March 27, 2020
• Hamilton Medical Supply Update as of March 27, 2020
• InnerSpace Supply Update as of March 27, 2020
• Baxter Extension Sets Usage During COVID-19 as of March 26, 2020
• ICU Medical Extended Length Administration Set as of March 25, 2020
• Owens and Minor PPE FAQ as of March 20, 2020
• BD Supply Update as of March 24, 2020
• Claflin Medical Tent Solutions as of March 24, 2020
• B Braun Long IV Pump Sets Points of Consideration as of March 20, 2020
• Airgas Supply Update as of March 20, 2020
• Stericycle Supply Update as of March 20, 2020
• B Braun Supply Update as of March 20, 2020
• Henry Schein Supply Update as of March 20, 2020
• Cardinal Health Supply Update as of March 20, 2020
• Staples Healthcare Dock Delivery Update as of March 20, 2020
• SIRVA Rapid Medical Facility Expansion as of March 20, 2020
• Biotronik customer letter as of March 20, 2020
• Diversey customer letter as of March 20, 2020
• Molnlycke customer letter as of March 19, 2020
• Owens and Minor customer letter as of March 19, 2020
• Sysco scam alert as of March 19, 2020
• Arjo Pure customer letter as of March 18, 2020
• AmerisourceBergen customer letter as of March 18, 2020
• BD customer letter as of March 17, 2020
• Baxter customer letter as of March 17, 2020
• LifeNet Tissue Safety FAQs as of March 16, 2020  
• Owens and Minor Scam Alert as of March 16, 2020
• Draeger customer letter as of March 16, 2020
• ICU Medical Customer Letter as of March 13, 2020 
• Cardinal customer letter general inventory update as of March 13, 2020 
• Cardinal customer letter as of March 13, 2020
• ConvaTech customer letter as of March 13, 2020
• Sodexo customer letter as of March 11, 2020
• Sysco customer letter as of March 11, 2020
• Novolex customer letter as of March 10, 2020
• Baxter customer letter as of March 6, 2020
• US Foods customer letter as of March 6, 2020
• AmerisourceBergen customer letter as of March 4, 2020
• B Braun customer letter as of March 4, 2020
• Dean Foods customer letter as of March 4, 2020
• Owens and Minor customer letter as of March 2, 2020
• Medline customer letter as of March 1, 2020
• BD customer letter as of Feb. 28, 2020
• Halyard customer letter as of Feb. 28, 2020
• Henry Shein customer letter as of Feb. 28, 2020
• Foodbuy customer letter as of Feb. 28, 2020
• Merit Medical customer letter as of Feb. 18, 2020
• Medtronic (CE0332) customer letter for ventilators as of Feb. 4, 2020
• Philips customer letter as of Feb. 4, 2020

Pharmacy

• AmerisourceBergen Newburgh DC Temporarily Closing as of April 6, 2020
• Cardinal Health FAQ as of April 4, 2020
• Dr. Reddy's Supply Update as of April 3, 2020
• Baxter Supply Allocation Update as of March 25, 2020
• McKesson FAQ as of March 27, 2020
• AmerisourceBergen Supply Status as of March 18, 2020