Baxter International increases IV fluid allocations to hospitals with plans to resume full inventory by year-end

Fierce Healthcare

Baxter International said Wednesday it would increase the current allocations for its highest demand IV fluid for direct customers from 40% to 60% and for distributors from 10% to 60%, according to an update on its website.

The company—the U.S.’ top supplier of hospital IV fluids and peritoneal dialysis solutions—has reduced its orders to hospitals and health systems after Hurricane Helene took down one of its largest manufacturing plants in North Cove, North Carolina, on Sept. 29.