Community Oncology Alliance publishes IV Fluid Shortage Survey

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THE COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY ALLIANCE released the results of its IV Fluid Shortage Survey. Sixty-six practices from across the country were surveyed. The results showed that:

  • 85 percent of the practices surveyed have received warnings from multiple manufacturers and/or have been impacted by the shortage of IV fluids
  • 44 percent of the practices surveyed have adjusted how and when fluids are used, are pursuing additional distributors to meet their patients’ needs, and/or are attempting to create excess inventory against further shortages
  • Less than 15% of the practices surveyed have made no changes in light of the current or future shortages

The complete survey results, including comments from participants, are available on the COA website.

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