The site that produces more than half of the U.S. supply is located in North Carolina.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is working with IV fluid manufacturers to address the IV solution shortage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Baxter International’s IV fluid production facility, located in Marion, North Carolina, produces 1.5 million bags of IV fluid every day, around 60 percent of America’s total supply. However, the plant was heavily damaged by flooding from Hurricane Helene, causing a sudden domestic supply shortage.
Hospitals are postponing elective surgeries as they seek other suppliers to make up for the shortage. Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center stated that, as a result of the interruption, “To actively conserve IV fluids, we have implemented contingency plans and are reviewing our IV needs” as they look for other ways to source IV fluids.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Becerra to receive God’s direction as he heads the Department of Health and Human Services.
- For HHS officials and hospital directors as they seek alternate supplies of IV fluids.
Sources: Reuters, StatNews
