Core Insights - Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. has added its antibiotic Vibativ (telavancin) to a national group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc., effective October 1, 2025, allowing Premier members to access special pricing and terms for the product [1][4] Group 1: Product Details - Vibativ is a once-daily, dual mechanism antibiotic effective against serious Gram-positive bacterial infections, including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) and complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) [4][8] - The product is available in two packaging options: a standard 12-vial carton for high patient volume institutions and a new 4-vial Starter Pak designed for cost-effective therapy initiation and inventory management [2][4] Group 2: Market Context - Premier, a leading healthcare improvement company, unites approximately 4,350 U.S. hospitals and 325,000 other providers, enabling better care and outcomes at lower costs through integrated data and analytics, supply chain solutions, and consulting services [3] - The addition of Vibativ to Premier's offerings enhances access for healthcare providers, supporting both inpatient and outpatient settings [2][4] Group 3: Efficacy and Resistance - Vibativ was specifically designed to combat drug-resistant bacteria, with modifications that enhance its ability to penetrate bacterial cell walls and tissues, making it effective against infections that are difficult to treat [6][10] - Studies indicate that Vibativ maintains its potency against multidrug-resistant bacteria, demonstrating higher cure rates compared to vancomycin in treating HABP/VABP [7][10][11]