August 04, 2020 - Premier Inc. (Charlotte, NC), through its ProvideGx program, has partnered with Somerset Pharma, LLC., to supply sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, an antibiotic combination used to treat respiratory infections, a common complication associated with COVID-19. Somerset is a new market entrant for this drug, working to creating a viable, competitive alternative … [Read more...]
Upcoming hurricane season sparks fears of potential saline shortage
“Three years ago, when Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, it crippled Baxter International Inc.’s ability to manufacture saline solution, an essential hospital supply. With another hurricane season threatening the island, Baxter says it will do better if disaster strikes again, even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. “As the Atlantic hurricane season gets under … [Read more...]
U.S. races to buy syringes ahead of potential vaccine release in order to avoid shortage scenario
“As scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, some experts warned that syringes could become the next face masks – coveted items in short supply able to plunge the market into chaos. “But it appears that the federal government and health care supply companies learned a lesson from the mad scramble for masks and other personal protective equipment that came to symbolize … [Read more...]
Premier: A Crystal Ball That Forecasts Supply Needs in a Crisis
"The phrase “supply shortage” became common parlance this spring. At the beginning of the pandemic, most of the discussion centered on personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators. Soon, drugs and testing supplies joined the list of items at risk. "As waves of new shortages crested, some health systems – with no way to receive adequate warning of an oncoming surge – … [Read more...]
Premier Inc. Survey: Alternate Site Providers report increased PPE needs, face challenges with traditional distribution channels
Premier Inc. (Charlotte, NC) reported survey results showing that the majority of alternate site providers, including senior living facilities, physician/medical offices, pharmacies and surgical centers, report a more than 50% increase in personal protective equipment (PPE) needs since the COVID-19 outbreak. However, Premier said that the majority of respondents were still … [Read more...]
Premier: Meeting Unparalleled Demand for Critical Supplies and Drugs
“While the supply chain has faced isolated spot shortages in the past due to natural disasters and other health crises, no single state, country, government or manufacturer could have fully prepared for the 7X to 30X global surge in demand for critical supplies as a result of COVID-19. “However, over the course of the pandemic, Premier worked with contracted suppliers to … [Read more...]