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25,000 U.S. patients rely on IV nutrition, or PN, because of intestinal problems that leave them unable to eat.
Hurricane Helene wrecked a factory in North Carolina that produced 60% of the fluids their sustenance is mixed from.
CVS announced that its Coram division, a leading infusion pharmacy, was exiting the PN and IV antibiotics business.
The FDA is allowing emergency imports of IV fluids wiped out by Helene .
The FDA announced Oct. 9 that it would allow Baxter to import emergency supplies from Canada , China , Ireland , and the U.K. Baxter is prioritizing hospital patients over home infusion companies, which lack backup supplies.
Insurance limits, state licensing differences, and highly specific nutritional needs pose challenges for patients seeking new IV suppliers in the best of times.
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