We continue to work closely and collaboratively with Baxter, B Braun and Fresenius Kabi to work towards restoring supply of the locally produced product at pre-shortage prices.
To assist us in gaining a clear understanding of the stock requirements, have cancelled back orders on the below items, placed before 16th September 2024:
1517724 Sodium Chloride 0.9% 100mL Freeflex Bag C50
1512250 Ecoflac Plus Sodium Chloride 0.9% I.V. 500ml Each
1489151 Ecoflac Plus Sodium Chloride 0.9% I.V. 1000ml Each
1488007 Ecoflac Plus Sodium Chloride 0.9% I.V. 250ml Each
1375199 Sodium Chloride 0.9% 250ml I.V. Each
1307215 Ecoflac Plus Sodium Chloride 0.9% I.V. 100ml Each
1297791 Sodium Chloride 0.9% 100ml I.V. Each
1208200 Sodium Chloride 0.9% I.V. 250ml C24 C24
1035940 Sodium Chloride 0.9% 1000ml I.V. Each
1035931 Sodium Chloride 0.9% 500ml I.V. Each
If you still want to maintain a backorder on any of the above lines, please place a new sales order. All sales orders on these lines placed after 16/9/2024 will be maintained and fulfilled when the stock becomes available.
While SSS Australia will do everything within our means to secure enough stock to cover all preorders in full, complete delivery of all preorders cannot be guaranteed. If a preorder cannot be fulfilled, either partially or fully, any payment taken for the preorder will be refunded in full.
Communication from Baxter Regarding IV Fluid Shortages
Dear Partners,
We are writing to you to inform you that given the IV fluid constraints over the last 12 months, Baxter are taking the below actions to ensure the accuracy of outstanding backorders and lead times for our customers. Baxter will be deleting all backorders in our system for the below product codes, placed prior to 1st June 2024. This will enable a clearer picture of your requirements to ensure we have the right stock in the right place for your orders.
- 1036035 – 1000ml Compound Sodium Lactate [Hartmann’s]
- 1036044 – 500ml Compound Sodium Lactate [Hartmann’s]
- 1035940 – 1000ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride
- 1035931 – 500ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride
- 1297791 – 100ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Baxter is working closely with the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) and all healthcare authorities to prioritise the supply of sterile fluids. Please be advised, as per guidance by the TGA, Baxter is obliged to ensure supply for the public and private hospital sector of Australia, followed by wholesalers.
shortage of saline solution affecting Australian healthcare system: ABC News
"These shortages are a global issue and are due to manufacturing issues and unexpected increases in demand."
"To improve supply, the TGA has allowed the importation and supply of multiple overseas-registered alternative saline fluids, and has further applications for supply under consideration.
"The TGA is regularly advising state and territory health departments of new suppliers approved to import overseas products to allow them to make orders.
"The TGA is also liaising with Baxter, B Braun and Fresenius Kabi to monitor the situation and address any regulatory barriers to supply."
A safety alert sent to SA Health staff said: "Supply disruption is expected to be critical in the coming one to three weeks and whilst small and intermittent supplies may become available, is likely to continue for a number of months".
SA Health also said: "Out of an abundance of caution, we are conserving stock to make sure the patients who need these products can receive them. We have asked clinicians to use suitable alternatives for patients where it is clinically appropriate to do so".
More can be read here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-25/shortage-saline-impact-australia-healthcare/104143020
https://www.tga.gov.au/about-IV-fluids-shortages