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💊 Saline Shortage Over, Ransomware Rings Busted, and FDA Speeds Up U.S. Drug Plants
From IV bags finally flowing to cybercriminals losing their lunch money to the FDA putting U.S. drug manufacturing on the fast track, plus a $145M reality check for shady health plan marketers. It’s been a week.
FDA Ends IV Saline 💉 Shortage Nationwide
The FDA announced the official resolution of the nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% injection products, restoring stable supplies to hospitals and clinics.
Key Points
Aug 08, 2025: Commissioner Martin A. Makary announced the end of the nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% injection products.
FDA measures included facilitating temporary importation, expediting manufacturing capacity reviews, and extending product expiry.
IV saline will be removed from the FDA Drug Shortage Database, and hospitals are advised to use FDA approved products.
Other IV fluids remain in shortage, with the FDA monitoring supply and coordinating with manufacturers.
Why It Matters
Ending this shortage eases pressure on hospitals and health systems that have relied on contingency measures for months. It also demonstrates how coordinated regulatory action and industry cooperation can stabilize the medical supply chain and restore access to critical products.
Takeaway
Return to using FDA approved 0.9% sodium chloride when available, and monitor FDA updates for ongoing shortages affecting other IV fluids.