Thank you for being a part of Save Lives Oregon, we’re so glad you’re here. Whether you joined our ordering orientation or are getting started on your own, this guide covers everything you need to get started with supply ordering; bookmark it and come back whenever you need a quick reminder. Most supplies are ordered through the Cardinal Health Order Express platform. Cardinal is built for large hospital systems, so you’ll see a lot that doesn’t apply to your account — don’t worry about that, this guide covers what’s relevant to you.
Questions along the way? Reach out to info@savelivesoregon.org. That’s what we’re here for.
Your login credentials
Your Cardinal Health Order Express login and password were sent to you in an email from Cardinal Health. If you haven’t received it, check your junk folder. Your link expires in 7 days, so if you haven’t logged in yet, reach out and we’ll help you get a new one.
Quick links
- orderexpress.cardinalhealth.com: There are several Cardinal platforms online; this is the one to bookmark for Save Lives Oregon partners.
- Ordering Orientation recording: If you haven’t watched it yet, start here before placing your first order. You can watch it on YouTube or at the bottom of this blog post.
- Drug checking strips order form: Strips use a separate process, they are not available on Cardinal Express.
- Reporting form: Where you’ll submit your quarterly distribution report.
- Partner Resource Hub: FAQs, video walkthroughs, product image reference, and more. Start here when you’re stuck.
- Learning Collaboratives: Periodic virtual sessions where Save Lives Oregon and partners connect, share what’s working, and ask questions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Key dates
If you haven’t watched the Supply Ordering Orientation yet, do that first — it walks through everything in this guide step by step. If you’ve seen it, keep this list handy as a quick reference when you’re placing your first order.
- Budget allocation sent by email in mid-January and mid-July. Subject line: Your Save Lives Oregon Funding Allocation.
- Quarterly Reports are due April 30 (Q1), July 31 (Q2), October 31 (Q3), January 31 (Q4).
Key reminders & video timestamps
- 10:37 – It is easiest to order supplies by accessing “Lists” or your past orders.
- 14:50 – “Mark as Ready” is the submit button. There’s no separate confirmation step.
- 15:22 – Cardinal won’t email you a confirmation. Check Order History to verify.
- 16:18 – Ignore quantity limits in Cardinal. Order what you need — the rest will backorder.
- 18:02 – You’re responsible for tracking your allocation. Use the Reporting feature to track spend.
- 19:15 – Drug checking strips aren’t in Cardinal. Use the link to the order form above.
- 22:01 – Contact Save Lives Oregon, not Cardinal, if something goes wrong.
Have questions or need some extra help with your order? Register for an upcoming Q&A session with the Save Lives Oregon team and they will answer any questions you have, review the orientation training or help troubleshoot any problems you are having with ordering. Register for the next session here.
Watch the ordering orientation recording:
