Parenteral Drug Products in Shortage
The following products are currently in shortage and may be further impacted until North Cove resumes operations:
- Dextrose 5% IV Solution – (shortage posted on 2/14/22)
- Dextrose 10% IV Solution – (shortage posted on 2/14/22)
- Dextrose 70% IV Solution – (shortage posted on 10/11/24)
- Lactated Ringers IV Solution – (shortage posted on 10/11/24)
- Peritoneal Dialysis Solution – (shortage posted on 10/11/24)
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% IV Solution (Normal Saline) – (shortage posted on 6/21/18)
- Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Irrigation – (shortage posted on 4/28/23)
- Sterile Water for Injection – (shortage posted on 11/23/21)
- Sterile Water for Irrigation – (shortage posted on 4/28/23)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced extended use dates for some parenteral drug products, after a review of the stability data submitted by Baxter International. Providers and patients that have the lot numbers in stock will be able to use them through the corresponding new use dates to help with supply. The following extended use dates are supported for specific lot numbers indicated in the linked table. Learn more on fda.gov.