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HHS, Baxter Announce Additional Mitigation Efforts to Increase Access, Supply of IV Fluids

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Baxter officials have announced additional actions to increase access and supply of IV solutions in response to the effects of Hurricane Helene on Baxter’s manufacturing facility in North Carolina. HHS’ mitigation efforts include increasing international and domestic supply chains. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra joined other Administration leaders and officials from Baxter this afternoon for a call with stakeholders to provide updates on the IV solutions supply disruptions.

CHA Releases Resource Web Page for Nationwide IV Fluid Shortage

What’s happening: As hospitals and other health care providers nationally grapple with the shortage of IV fluids following the temporary closure of Baxter International’s manufacturing plant in Marion, N.C., CHA has compiled federal, state, and local resources to assist hospitals. 

What else to know: Hurricane Helene hit the southeast in early October, causing widespread damage, including the temporary closure of Baxter’s plant — which, pre-Hurricane, manufactured 60% of the nation’s supply of IV solutions, producing 1.5 million bags per day.  

IV Solution Shortage Resources

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CHA has compiled the following federal, state, and local resources to assist hospitals in navigating the current IV solution shortage:

State

  • California Board of Pharmacy | Temporary Provisions for Compounding Certain Parenteral Drug Products | October 16, 2024
  • California Department of Public Health | All-Facilities Letter 24-24: Intravenous (IV) Solution Shortage due to Hurricane Helene | October 9, 2024
  • Federal

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Fact Sheet: HHS Continues Taking Action to Increase Access and Supply of IV Fluids Following Hurricane Helene | October 18, 2024
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Health Advisory 518: Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions from Baxter International Facility in North Carolina | October 12, 2024
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Ensure Americans Can Access Medical Supplies Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton | October 11, 2024
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Letter to Health Care Leaders and Stakeholders on Impacts of Hurricane Helene from Secretary Becerra | October 9, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Letter to Biden Administration Urging Action to Address IV Solution Supply Shortage | October 7, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Special Bulletin: HHS, Baxter Announce Additional Mitigation Efforts to Increase Access, Supply of IV Fluids | October 18, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Special Bulletin: Baxter Provides Updates on Efforts to Increase Access to and Supply of IV Solutions | October 24, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Special Bulletin: Baxter Announces Expiration Dating Extensions for Certain Products Related to IV Solutions Disruption | October 28, 2024
  • Clinical Guidance

  • Food & Drug Administration | Temporary Policies for Compounding Certain Parenteral Drug Products | October 11, 2024
  • Baxter | Recommendations for Management and Conservation Measures & List of Impacted Supplies
  • Vizient | Product Disruption Brief | October 10, 2024
  • Vizient | Adult/Pediatric IV Push Medication Reference | October 7, 2024
  • American Society of Health System Pharmacists | Fluid Shortages – Suggestions for Management and Conservation | October 4, 2024
  • Healthcare Ready | Situation Overview | October 3, 2024
  • Baxter | Product Allocation Letter | October 1, 2024
  • American Society of Health System Pharmacists | Guidelines on Managing Drug Product Shortages
  • Situational Updates

  • Baxter | Hurricane Helene Updates | Last updated February 17, 2025
  • American Hospital Association | 8 of 10 Baxter manufacturing lines restarted | December 20, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Baxter restores additional IV solutions production lines | December 10, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Shortage of Empty IV Bags Expected to Last Through March | December 4, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Increased Allocations for Certain IV Products | December 2, 2024
  • Baxter | Expiration Dating Extension to 24 Months | November 8, 2024
  • Food & Drug Administration | Hurricane Helene: Baxter’s manufacturing recovery in North Carolina | Last updated November 8, 2024
  • American Hospital Association | Updates on IV Fluid Supplies After Helene Forces Closure of Baxter Manufacturing Plant | Last updated October, 28, 2024
  • Healthcare Ready | 2024 Baxter Plant Alert Hub | September 30, 2024
  • Healthcare Ready | 2024 Hurricane Helene Alert Hub | September 25, 2024