3% and 5% Sodium Chloride Large Volume Injection Shortage
Last Updated: May 27, 2025
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
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- 5% Sodium Chloride, BBraun, 500 mL bag, 24 count, NDC 00264-7806-10
- 5% Sodium Chloride, Baxter, 500 mL bag, 24 count, NDC 00338-0056-03 - discontinued
- Sodium Chloride, BBraun, 3%, 500 mL bag, 24 count, NDC 00264-7805-10
Reason for the Shortage
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- Baxter has all marketed presentations available. Baxter discontinued 5% sodium chloride in 500 mL bags.
- BBraun product is available but has been placed on protective allocation due to increased demand.
- Fresenius Kabi has 3% sodium chloride 500 mL bags available.
Available Products
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- Sodium Chloride, Baxter, 3% 500 mL bag, 24 count, NDC 00338-0054-03
- Sodium Chloride, Fresenius Kabi, 3% 500 mL bag, 24 count, NDC 63323-0530-75
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- BBraun has 3% and 5% sodium chloride 500 mL bags available on allocation.
Updated
Updated May 27, 2025 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created January 24, 2025 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2025, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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