Hormel Med Pass Fortified Nutritional Shakes

Med Pass shakes exist to solve a specific problem in long-term care: how to deliver meaningful calories and protein to residents who eat little at mealtime, often through a scheduled medication-pass routine. That's where the name comes from — small, frequent servings handed out with meds throughout the day, rather than one large drink the resident won't finish. A little at a time adds up, and for someone at risk of unintended weight loss, that consistency matters more than volume.

Each 32-ounce carton of Hormel Med Pass 2.0 is a fortified, ready-to-use formula delivered at a nectar consistency, which makes it appropriate for residents on mild dysphagia protocols who need thickened liquids. Because it ships ready to serve, there's no mixing, scooping, or measuring — nursing staff simply pour the ordered portion, which reduces prep time and keeps servings consistent from one caregiver to the next.

Flavor variety helps with compliance, and that's often the whole battle with a reluctant eater. We stock the classic Vanilla (27016), a warmer Butter Pecan (46463), and a fruit-forward Wild Berry (35985) for residents who dislike traditional supplement flavors. For diabetic residents or anyone whose care plan calls for tighter glycemic control, the Reduced Sugar Vanilla (22649) offers the same fortified nutrition profile with less sugar.

The 32-ounce carton size suits facility use well: opened cartons can be refrigerated and portioned across multiple passes, cutting waste compared to single-serve cans when servings are small. If you're standardizing a nutrition supplement program, buying by the case keeps per-serving cost predictable and simplifies reordering.

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