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TexasTowelie

(116,601 posts) Sat Oct 19, 2024, 08:40 PM Oct 19

The Monopolization of IV Fluid in America: What You Don't Know - More Perfect Union

Hospitals are facing an IV fluid shortage.

Thanks to a monopoly in the IV fluid industry, one company, Baxter International, produces 60% of our supply.

Hurricane Helene wiped out their largest facility, forcing doctors and nurses to ration care.

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The Monopolization of IV Fluid in America: What You Don't Know - More Perfect Union (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 19 OP

Thanks for posting this. I wonder how consistent the price is that hospitals charge for IV fluid. mjvpi Oct 19 #1

k&r alwaysinasnit Oct 19 #2

60%! Bayard Oct 19 #3

Like the baby formula capitalism is not your friend burrowowl Oct 20 #4

mjvpi

(1,566 posts)

1. Thanks for posting this. I wonder how consistent the price is that hospitals charge for IV fluid.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Oct 19, 2024, 08:48 PM

Oct 19

alwaysinasnit

(5,246 posts)

2. k&r

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Sat Oct 19, 2024, 09:02 PM

Oct 19

Bayard

(24,145 posts)

3. 60%!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Oct 19, 2024, 09:12 PM

Oct 19

How did that happen? One catastrophe away from meltdown is not smart.

burrowowl

(17,996 posts)

4. Like the baby formula capitalism is not your friend

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Oct 20, 2024, 12:05 PM

Oct 20

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