Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter International factory in North Carolina, leading to a shortage of IV fluids across the country. Patients relying on parenteral nutrition, such as those with autoimmune diseases or cancer, are particularly affected as supply issues persist. CVS Health’s subsidiary, Coram, has stopped providing parenteral nutrition, further exacerbating the situation. Some patients are already running low on supplies and facing potential health complications. Efforts are being made to address the shortage, including triggering the Defense Production Act and allowing emergency imports of IV fluids. Baxter hopes to restart manufacturing soon, but the situation remains uncertain.
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Post-Helene, Patients Who Rely on IV Nutrition Face Severe Shortages
