IV Fluid Shortage: Resource Center

Healthcare Supply Chain Resources During An IV Fluid Shortage

Hurricane Helene significantly impacted the largest producer of intravenous (IV) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions in the United States: The Baxter International manufacturing facility in North Cove, North Carolina. Production has been halted until the situation is resolved.

Recent News

Get regular updates on the facility status, allocation strategies, and shortage mitigation strategies.

• Updated regularly: Baxter International; Hurricane Helene Updates
• 11/11/2024: Beckers Hospital Review: Half of US hospitals have enough IV fluids for 2 weeks
• 11/8/2024: Beckers Hospital Review: Baxter North Carolina site nears 50% of pre-Helene production
• 11/5/2024: Bloomberg; Intensity of the IV Fluid Shortage at US Hospitals Remains Very High
• 11/4/2024: Specialty Pharmacy Continuum; Baxter Restarts Some IV Solutions Manufacturing

• 10/31/2024: HealthExec; Baxter producing IV solutions ahead of schedule at Asheville-area site
• 10/30/2024: American Medical Association; Fixing IV fluid shortage only a start in addressing drug supply
• 10/29/2024: Washington Post; Patients who rely on IV nutrition face severe shortages
• 10/29/2024: Inside Health Policy; FDA Extends IV Drug Expiration Dates
• 10/28/2024: HHS; Informational Briefing on IV Fluid Conservation Best Practices
• 10/28/2024: Advisory Board; IV fluid shortage will last for several more weeks
• 10/27/2024: Bloomberg; Forgotten in the IV Shortage? Patients Who Need It to Eat
• 10/26/2024: Bloomberg; IV Shortage After Hurricane Helene Reveals a Bigger Problem
• 10/24/2024: Fierce Healthcare; Baxter International to restart highest-throughput IV solutions manufacturing line next week
• 10/24/2024: HHS; Statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra on IV Fluid Increase
• 10/22/2024: AP; Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks
• 10/22/2024; Axios; Imported IV Fluid Hits U.S. As Shortages Continue
• 10/21/2024: Reuters; Baxter Aims To Restore New Dialysis Patient Access To Pre-Hurricane Levels By Year-End
• 10/19/2024: HHS; ASPR Coordinates Airlift Operation to Increase Access and Supply of IV Fluids

The North Cove Facility:

Federal & Other Stakeholder Resources

• Fact Sheet: HHS Continues Taking Action to Increase Access & Supply of IV Fluids Following Hurricane Helene – 10/18/24
• Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Ensure Americans Can Access Medical Supplies Following Hurricanes Helene & Milton – 10/11/24
• HHS Secretary Becerra Letter to Healthcare Leaders, Stakeholders on Impacts of Hurricane Helene – 10/9/24
• FDA Guidance for Compounding Certain Drug Products in Response to IV Solutions Supply Disruption – 10/11/24
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Suggestions for Management & Conservation of Small- and Large-Volume Fluid Shortages – updated 10/11/24
• FDA Information & Updates: CDER-Regulated Drug & Biologic Products – current as of 10/15/24
• CDC Guidelines: IV, PD Fluid Shortage – 10/12/24
• HHS Tip Sheet: IV Fluid Shortage Strategies – 10/9/24