Spend & contracts

Data as of 2026-09-14 06:00

$121,975 a year is leaking across 16 vendor lines — $104,411 to vendors charging above the best price the hospital already pays, $17,564 to contracts drifting above their negotiated rate.

Last 90 days of invoices, each paired to one item and priced per base unit so a box of 100 and a case of 1,000 compare honestly. Flagged only when the gap clears 8% (cross-vendor) or 4% (contract) and $750 a year.

Item pairing 98% accurate, 7 escalated to a humanContract terms 100% extracted from the documentsPlanted problems found 22/22, decoys resisted 3/3scorecard →

Price basisPrices compared are the invoiced and contracted list price per base unit. Rebates, freight, and admin fees are not netted, so a flagged gap may shrink once those are applied — confirm before acting.

Cross-vendor · consolidation

$104,411 / yr · 12 items

One vendor charges more than another already charges the hospital for the identical item — shift volume or renegotiate. Open a row for the reasoning and the invoices.

GapItemPer year
12 items
$104,411 a year
traces to invoice_lines.csv

Contract compliance · leakage

$17,564 / yr · 4 lines

The hospital already negotiated a price and is paying above it — a lapsed contract or a rate that drifted. Open a row for the contract clause and the invoices.

GapItemPer year
4 lines
$17,564 a year
traces to the contract price schedules
Checked, not flagged— 139 traps the engine resisted354

215 lines matched their contract or sat within the floor. The 139 below looked like variances — a sell price 10× higher, a tier-2 rate — and were cleared by unit conversion, a volume tier, or the dollar floor. A cleared trap is why the flags above are trustworthy.

Nitrile Exam Gloves, Large, Powder-FreeNorthwind Health Distributionsell price looks 10.1x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 0.5%
Nitrile Exam Gloves, X-Large, Powder-FreeNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Nitrile Exam Gloves, X-Large, Powder-FreeMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $7.18 above 2,090 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 1,068, so tier 1 ($7.91) applies and invoices match it
Procedure Face Mask, Earloop, Level 2Northwind Health Distributionsell price looks 10.2x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 2.1%
Procedure Face Mask, Earloop, Level 2Summit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Isolation Gown, AAMI Level 2, UniversalMeridian Medical Supplysell price looks 0.1x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 3.2%
Face Shield, Disposable, Full LengthNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
IV Catheter, Safety, 20G x 1.16 inNorthwind Health Distributionsell price looks 4.2x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 5.9%
IV Catheter, Safety, 24G x 0.75 inNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
IV Extension Set, 7 in, NeedlelessNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Needleless Connector, Neutral DisplacementMeridian Medical Supplywithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Needleless Connector, Neutral DisplacementNorthwind Health Distributioncontract lists a tier-2 price of $133.81 above 1,400 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 233, so tier 1 ($147.90) applies and invoices match it
Transparent IV Site Dressing, 2.375 x 2.75 inNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Tourniquet, Disposable, Latex-FreeSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Tourniquet, Disposable, Latex-FreeMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $25.12 above 480 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 245, so tier 1 ($26.98) applies and invoices match it
Alcohol Prep Pad, Medium, SterileSummit Clinical Productssell price looks 20.0x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 0.0%
Alcohol Prep Pad, Medium, SterileMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $3.36 above 8,990 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 2,925, so tier 1 ($3.58) applies and invoices match it
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Applicator, 3 mLNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Applicator, 3 mLSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Syringe, 1 mL, Luer LockMeridian Medical Supplywithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Syringe, 1 mL, Luer LockMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $11.61 above 2,350 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 1,020, so tier 1 ($12.63) applies and invoices match it
Syringe, 1 mL, Luer LockNorthwind Health Distributioncontract lists a tier-2 price of $11.76 above 1,880 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 439, so tier 1 ($12.50) applies and invoices match it
Syringe, 3 mL, Luer LockMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $10.75 above 3,090 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 2,175, so tier 1 ($11.88) applies and invoices match it
Syringe, 10 mL, Luer LockNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Syringe, 10 mL, Luer LockSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Syringe, 20 mL, Luer LockNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Syringe, 60 mL, Luer LockMeridian Medical Supplywithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Syringe, 60 mL, Luer LockNorthwind Health Distributioncontract lists a tier-2 price of $18.29 above 540 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 125, so tier 1 ($19.89) applies and invoices match it
Hypodermic Needle, 21G x 1 in, SafetySummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Hypodermic Needle, 25G x 1 in, SafetyNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Hypodermic Needle, 25G x 1 in, SafetyMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $5.90 above 1,700 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 930, so tier 1 ($6.31) applies and invoices match it
Blood Collection Needle, Safety, 21GMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $13.63 above 2,570 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 1,450, so tier 1 ($14.48) applies and invoices match it
Sharps Container, 5 qt, RedNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Insulin Syringe, 0.5 mL, 31GNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Blood Collection Tube, Lavender (K2 EDTA), 4 mLNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Blood Collection Tube, Lavender (K2 EDTA), 4 mLMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $14.55 above 2,400 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 1,354, so tier 1 ($15.64) applies and invoices match it
Blood Collection Tube, Light Blue (Citrate), 2.7 mLNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Blood Collection Tube, Gold SST, 5 mLNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Blood Culture Bottle Set, Aerobic/AnaerobicNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Blood Culture Bottle Set, Aerobic/AnaerobicSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Rapid Influenza A/B + COVID-19 Antigen Test KitMeridian Medical Supplywithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Rapid Influenza A/B + COVID-19 Antigen Test KitSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Safety Lancet, 28GMeridian Medical Supplywithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Safety Lancet, 28GNorthwind Health Distributioncontract lists a tier-2 price of $13.49 above 2,040 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 365, so tier 1 ($14.94) applies and invoices match it
Abdominal (ABD) Pad, 8 x 10 in, SterileNorthwind Health Distributionsell price looks 16.7x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 4.6%
Silicone Border Dressing, 6 x 6 inMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $29.79 above 3,710 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 2,051, so tier 1 ($31.60) applies and invoices match it
Transparent Film Dressing, 6 x 8 inNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Transparent Film Dressing, 6 x 8 inSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Silicone Tape, 1 in x 5.5 ydSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Silicone Tape, 1 in x 5.5 ydSummit Clinical Productscontract lists a tier-2 price of $30.98 above 1,280 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 105, so tier 1 ($33.99) applies and invoices match it
Paper Tape, 1 in x 10 ydNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Paper Tape, 1 in x 10 ydNorthwind Health Distributioncontract lists a tier-2 price of $5.83 above 3,410 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 678, so tier 1 ($6.18) applies and invoices match it
Saline Wound Wash, 100 mL SprayMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $17.75 above 1,890 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 1,246, so tier 1 ($19.30) applies and invoices match it
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing Kit, MediumApex Surgical Directcontract lists a tier-2 price of $181.07 above 500 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 284, so tier 1 ($197.57) applies and invoices match it
Suture, Silk Ties, 2-0, 12 x 30 inSummit Clinical Productsannualized impact $489 is under the $750 floor
Skin Stapler, 35 Wide, DisposableNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Surgical Gown, Sterile, Reinforced, LargeSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Surgical Gloves, Sterile, Latex-Free, 7.0Northwind Health Distributionsell price looks 4.2x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per pair the gap is 4.1%
Surgical Gloves, Sterile, Latex-Free, 7.0Summit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Electrosurgical Pencil, Hand-Switch, DisposableNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Yankauer Suction Tip, Bulb, SterileNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Nasal Cannula, Adult, 7 ft TubingNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Non-Rebreather Mask, Adult, with ReservoirMeridian Medical Supplywithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Non-Rebreather Mask, Adult, with ReservoirSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Non-Rebreather Mask, Adult, with ReservoirMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $57.90 above 520 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 207, so tier 1 ($62.90) applies and invoices match it
Non-Rebreather Mask, Adult, with ReservoirSummit Clinical Productscontract lists a tier-2 price of $57.30 above 570 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 36, so tier 1 ($63.56) applies and invoices match it
Endotracheal Tube, Cuffed, 7.5 mmNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Endotracheal Tube, Cuffed, 8.0 mmMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $23.33 above 460 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 250, so tier 1 ($25.23) applies and invoices match it
Suction Catheter, 14 Fr, Closed SystemMeridian Medical Supplywithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Suction Catheter, 14 Fr, Closed SystemMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $28.74 above 890 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 423, so tier 1 ($31.01) applies and invoices match it
Suction Catheter, 14 Fr, Closed SystemNorthwind Health Distributioncontract lists a tier-2 price of $27.92 above 910 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 179, so tier 1 ($30.64) applies and invoices match it
Incentive Spirometer, 4000 mLNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Pulse Oximeter Sensor, Adult, DisposableNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Pulse Oximeter Sensor, Adult, DisposableMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $171.18 above 610 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 230, so tier 1 ($186.42) applies and invoices match it
Pulse Oximeter Sensor, Adult, DisposableNorthwind Health Distributioncontract lists a tier-2 price of $168.88 above 520 BX/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 97, so tier 1 ($186.99) applies and invoices match it
Disposable Underpad, 30 x 36 inNorthwind Health Distributionsell price looks 10.1x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 1.5%
Disposable Underpad, 30 x 36 inSummit Clinical Productssell price looks 10.5x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per each the gap is 4.7%
Disinfectant Wipes, Canister, 160 ctNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Disinfectant Wipes, Canister, 160 ctMeridian Medical Supplycontract lists a tier-2 price of $70.44 above 2,510 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 963, so tier 1 ($75.17) applies and invoices match it
Blood Pressure Cuff, Disposable, AdultNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Emesis Bag, 1000 mL, GraduatedNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Foley Catheter Insertion Kit, 16 Fr, SiliconeNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Straight Catheter, 14 Fr, IntermittentNorthwind Health Distributionwithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Vancomycin HCl for Injection, 1 g VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.4x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 4.0%
Cefazolin for Injection, 1 g VialCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $2.13 above 91,360 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 19,894, so tier 1 ($2.34) applies and invoices match it
Piperacillin-Tazobactam for Injection, 3.375 g VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.4x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 4.4%
Piperacillin-Tazobactam for Injection, 3.375 g VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $5.55 above 44,980 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 18,862, so tier 1 ($6.10) applies and invoices match it
Ceftriaxone for Injection, 1 g VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.5x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 4.9%
Ceftriaxone for Injection, 1 g VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $1.58 above 58,140 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 22,824, so tier 1 ($1.67) applies and invoices match it
Ceftriaxone for Injection, 1 g VialCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $16.21 above 5,360 PK/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 963, so tier 1 ($17.54) applies and invoices match it
Azithromycin for Injection, 500 mg VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Levofloxacin in Dextrose, 750 mg/150 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Metronidazole in NaCl, 500 mg/100 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 25.0x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per bag the gap is 4.3%
Metronidazole in NaCl, 500 mg/100 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $35.57 above 920 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 188, so tier 1 ($37.52) applies and invoices match it
Fluconazole in NaCl, 200 mg/100 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Fluconazole in NaCl, 200 mg/100 mL BagSummit Clinical Productsannualized impact $199 is under the $750 floor
Fluconazole in NaCl, 200 mg/100 mL BagHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $3.10 above 9,980 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 3,938, so tier 1 ($3.34) applies and invoices match it
Oseltamivir Phosphate, 75 mg CapsuleCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.3x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per capsule the gap is 3.3%
Morphine Sulfate Injection, 4 mg/mL, 1 mL VialSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Hydromorphone HCl Injection, 1 mg/mL, 1 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Hydromorphone HCl Injection, 1 mg/mL, 1 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $1.15 above 56,940 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 10,644, so tier 1 ($1.24) applies and invoices match it
Midazolam Injection, 5 mg/5 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Midazolam Injection, 5 mg/5 mL VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $1.06 above 39,140 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 15,781, so tier 1 ($1.15) applies and invoices match it
Midazolam Injection, 5 mg/5 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $1.11 above 34,660 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 6,600, so tier 1 ($1.17) applies and invoices match it
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 20 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 26.1x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 4.1%
Rocuronium Bromide Injection, 50 mg/5 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Lidocaine HCl Injection, 1%, 20 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Bupivacaine HCl Injection, 0.5%, 30 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 25.2x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 0.7%
Epinephrine Injection, 0.1 mg/mL, 10 mL Prefilled SyringeHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $7.92 above 630 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 432, so tier 1 ($8.36) applies and invoices match it
Amiodarone HCl Injection, 150 mg/3 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Metoprolol Tartrate Injection, 5 mg/5 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.2x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 1.9%
Heparin Sodium Injection, 5,000 units/mL, 1 mL VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalssell price looks 0.0x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 0.2%
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, 40 mg/0.4 mL Prefilled SyringeHarborline Pharmaceuticalswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Adenosine Injection, 6 mg/2 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Atropine Sulfate Injection, 1 mg/10 mL Prefilled SyringeCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.4x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per syringe the gap is 3.6%
Atropine Sulfate Injection, 1 mg/10 mL Prefilled SyringeSummit Clinical Productsannualized impact $56 is under the $750 floor
Calcium Gluconate Injection, 1 g/10 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Calcium Gluconate Injection, 1 g/10 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $2.57 above 11,670 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 2,627, so tier 1 ($2.77) applies and invoices match it
Alteplase for Injection, 100 mg VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Alteplase for Injection, 100 mg VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $7,713.27 above 90 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 49, so tier 1 ($8,284.65) applies and invoices match it
Nitroglycerin Injection, 50 mg/10 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Furosemide Injection, 40 mg/4 mL VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Furosemide Injection, 40 mg/4 mL VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $0.91 above 70,460 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 26,778, so tier 1 ($0.98) applies and invoices match it
Dextrose Injection, 50%, 50 mL Prefilled SyringeCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.1x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per syringe the gap is 0.8%
Dextrose Injection, 50%, 50 mL Prefilled SyringeCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $65.16 above 590 PK/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 142, so tier 1 ($71.26) applies and invoices match it
Naloxone HCl Injection, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.4x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 3.7%
Lactated Ringer's Injection, 1000 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 12.3x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per bag the gap is 2.4%
Lactated Ringer's Injection, 1000 mL BagHarborline Pharmaceuticalscontract lists a tier-2 price of $1.55 above 161,920 EA/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 62,652, so tier 1 ($1.71) applies and invoices match it
Potassium Chloride in NaCl, 20 mEq/100 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Magnesium Sulfate in Water, 2 g/50 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 25.6x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per bag the gap is 6.6%
Magnesium Sulfate in Water, 2 g/50 mL BagCobalt Rx Distributorscontract lists a tier-2 price of $69.88 above 930 CS/yr; trailing 12-month volume is 187, so tier 1 ($73.73) applies and invoices match it
Sterile Water for Injection, 10 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Pantoprazole Sodium for Injection, 40 mg VialHarborline Pharmaceuticalswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, 10 mg/mL VialSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection, 125 mg VialSummit Clinical Productssell price looks 26.4x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 5.5%
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 2.5 mg/3 mL NebuleCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 12.3x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per nebule the gap is 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine, 0.5 mL Prefilled SyringeCobalt Rx Distributorswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Filgrastim Injection, 480 mcg/0.8 mL Prefilled SyringeSummit Clinical Productswithin the 8% floor once compared per base unit
Tranexamic Acid Injection, 1 g/10 mL VialCobalt Rx Distributorssell price looks 10.5x higher, but that is a unit-of-measure difference; per vial the gap is 5.1%