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5/20/22 ef Sodium Chloride 23.4% Shortage Issues
May 25, 2022

From: "Eric Franks Pharmacy" <eric.franks@hhsys.org>
To: "Pharmacists" <grp_allpharm@hhsys.org>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 1:59:14 PM
Subject: Sodium Chloride 23.4% Shortage Issues

Good Afternoon All,
 
Concentrated Sodium Chloride 23.4% vials continue to be on extreme shortage.
It is of the utmost importance that we conserve our remaining supply for TPNs.
 
If you receive ANY orders for 1/4 NS, please contact the prescriber to get orders for an alternate fluid. 
 
Some recommendations include D5W, 1/2 NS, or premade D5W (1/2 or 1/4) NS. 
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.






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