Oral Nutritional Supplements
Oral nutritional supplements for institutional nutrition programs, including ready-to-drink shakes, high-protein and diabetes-specific formulas and modular powders from the Abbott Ensure and Glucerna lines and the Nestle Health Science Boost line. Available in 8 oz bottles by the case, in canisters and packets for powders, and across a range of flavors for resident acceptance in dining and nutrition services. Standard, high-calorie and carbohydrate-adjusted profiles are stocked. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, long-term care, rehabilitation and outpatient procurement.
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Oral Nutritional Supplements for Institutional Nutrition Programs
Oral nutritional supplements provide added calories, protein and micronutrients for patients and residents who can take nutrition by mouth but need supplementation. This category stocks ready-to-drink shakes, high-protein and specialty formulas, and powders across the major manufacturer lines. Products are supplied in case packs suited to hospital nutrition services, long-term care dining programs and clinic distribution.
Oral Nutritional Supplement Formats Stocked
- Standard ready-to-drink shakes - Balanced oral supplements with calories, protein and micronutrients, including the Abbott Ensure line and the Nestle Health Science Boost line in case packs.
- High-protein and high-calorie formulas - Concentrated ready-to-drink supplements for higher protein or calorie targets, stocked across the same manufacturer lines.
- Diabetes-specific formulas - Carbohydrate-adjusted oral supplements such as the Abbott Glucerna line and Nestle Boost Glucose Control for residents with glucose management needs.
- Powders and modular supplements - Protein powders and modular additives mixed into foods and fluids, plus thickeners grouped with dysphagia nutrition.
Oral Nutritional Supplement Formats
| Format | Nutrition Profile | Representative Lines | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-drink shake | Balanced calorie and protein | Ensure, Boost | 8 oz bottles, case pack |
| High-protein shake | Higher protein per serving | Ensure Max Protein, Boost High Protein | Bottles, case pack |
| Diabetes-specific | Carbohydrate-adjusted | Glucerna, Boost Glucose Control | Bottles, case pack |
| Powder or modular | Protein or calorie additive | Protein and modular powders | Canisters, packets |
Manufacturer Lines and Case Packaging
Oral nutritional supplements are stocked across the major manufacturer families, with the Abbott Ensure and Glucerna lines and the Nestle Health Science Boost line forming the core of most institutional programs. Products ship in case packs of ready-to-drink bottles and in canisters or packets for powders, with a range of flavors held to support resident acceptance in dining programs. Shelf life and lot management matter for high-volume nutrition services, so case-level ordering keeps rotation predictable.
Oral nutritional supplements are a high-volume dietary line consumed daily across hospital nutrition services, long-term care dining programs and outpatient clinics, often on standing supplementation orders. Because facilities move large case volumes of ready-to-drink shakes and specialty formulas each week, case pricing and standing orders are central to how materials management and nutrition services teams manage supply. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an oral nutritional supplement and enteral formula?
An oral nutritional supplement is taken by mouth as a shake, drink or powder to add calories and protein to the diet. An enteral formula is delivered through a feeding tube for patients who cannot meet needs by mouth. Some products are labeled for both oral and tube use, but oral supplements are formulated for taste and drinking, while enteral formulas are formulated for tube delivery. The catalog groups them in separate categories.
What manufacturer lines of oral nutritional supplements are stocked?
The catalog stocks the major manufacturer families, including the Abbott Ensure and Glucerna lines and the Nestle Health Science Boost line, in standard, high-protein and diabetes-specific formats. Protein and modular powders are also stocked. Products are supplied in case packs of ready-to-drink bottles and in canisters or packets for powders.
What formats and flavors of oral supplements are available?
Oral nutritional supplements are stocked as ready-to-drink shakes in 8 oz bottles, high-protein and high-calorie versions, diabetes-specific carbohydrate-adjusted formulas, and protein or modular powders in canisters and packets. A range of flavors is held across the standard and specialty lines to support resident acceptance in dining and nutrition programs.
Can facilities order oral nutritional supplements in bulk?
Yes. Oral nutritional supplements are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics and licensed distributors. Because supplementation programs move large weekly volumes, standing order programs are common for the core ready-to-drink and specialty lines. Contact the MAP Medical procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What oral nutritional supplements should be in a facility formulary?
An oral supplement formulary typically carries a standard balanced ready-to-drink shake, a high-protein version, a diabetes-specific carbohydrate-adjusted formula, and a protein or modular powder for fortification, across a spread of flavors for acceptance. MAP Medical builds consolidated nutrition formulary packages matched to facility type and program volume, contact the team for an assessment.