IV Fluid Shortage Resource Center

Updated 11-27-2024

In response to the recent report on the operational disruption at Baxter’s North Cove, NC facility due to Hurricane Helene, NHIA has developed and collated resources to assist in addressing the shortages and ensure continuity of care through strategic resource management. NHIA is actively collaborating with regulatory agencies, suppliers, healthcare organizations, and clinicians to monitor the situation and provide updates. 

NHIA Resources 

Guidance Document for Managing Product Shortages during Disruptions in Manufacturing 

  • This guidance provides healthcare organizations with a structured approach for managing product shortages, particularly of diluents, parenteral nutrition (PN) products, and small and large volume parenteral solutions. The document outlines recommendations and considerations to help clinicians and healthcare professionals maintain patient care during these shortages.  

NHIA Letter to HHS on Imminent Intravenous Solution Shortage

NHIA Letter to FDA on Shortage of Dextrose 70% Solution

Additional Resources and Links 

UPDATE: Product Allocations for U.S. IV Products – Hurricane Impact on Baxter’s North Cove, NC Facility

Baxter Resources for Products Authorized for Temporary Importation

Baxter Protective Allocation – IV Sets in the United States

Baxter Protective Allocation Notice - Products on 125% Allocation

Hurricane Helene Clinical Resources

FDA Updates on Baxter's Manufacturing Recovery in North Carolina 

UPDATE: 10-9-2024 Baxter Product Allocations – Hurricane Impact on Baxter’s North Cove, NC Facility

10-1-2024 Baxter Product Allocations – Hurricane Impact on Baxter’s North Cove, NC Facility 

Baxter Hurricane Helene Updates Webpage 

Melinta Publishes Product Information for Managing During Fluid Shortage 

IMSP Imported Fluid Product Checklist

Small- and Large-Volume Fluid Shortages – Suggestions for Management and Conservation - ASHP 

2024 Parenteral Nutrition Product Shortage Recommendations: Intravenous Dextrose

2024 Parenteral Nutrition Product Shortage Recommendations: Sterile Water for Injection

CDC issued a Health Advisory, Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions from Baxter International Facility in North Carolina

IMSP IV Push Guidelines

INS Response To IV Shortage

Letter to Health Care Leaders and Stakeholders on Impacts of Hurricane Helene from Secretary Becerra

AHA Urges Biden Administration to Take Action to Address IV Solution Shortage (10-7-2024)

USP Resources for Download

    • Operational considerations for sterile compounding by pharmacy compounders not registered as outsourcing facilities during public health emergencies and natural disasters
    • Complimentary USP monographs for use during public health emergency