Responding to recent reports of potential saline shortages due in part to earlier production issues and exacerbated by Hurricane Maria’s damage to Puerto Rico, United Rheumatology contacted CuraScript SD for their assessment.
CuraScript’s Procurement Team fully understands the importance of saline for infusions in rheumatology; they are currently working with three of the major manufacturers to secure necessary supply. In addition, they have a system in place to protect inventory for UR customers. They are also in contact with two additional manufacturers who may be launching product in the near future.
Note that some areas may also face issues with corresponding hospital shortages, compounded by some payers’ efforts to limit infusions in hospital settings.