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Saline Solution Vital to Health: Medicare Negates

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 11 7:15pm | Replies (15)
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@blm1007blm1007 I haven't needed to order saline yet in 2026, so I can't answer you. My Rx supplies 60 vials per month and I only use about 5-10, so have quite a stockpile.
As to whether there is a shortage, I'll ask my local independent pharmacist next time I call to refill prescriptions.

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | Feb 8 5:03pm

@sueinmn Are you thinking there is a shortage is why I was given a $60.00 price?

Help.....Do I understand fully ....the saline which is to flush the IV PICC lines is the same saline we need for nebulizing for our BE.... which means the doctor needs to order it in 4ml 7% (the saline used for the flush PICC line) to use for a patients BE treatment.?? I can't imagine that it isn't the same?????
Does that saline for flushing the IV PICC lines come stating Hypertonic or Sodium Chloride saline? From what little I know I have a feeling it comes in a box saying Hypertonic Saline Solution???
Thanks, Sue
Barbara
P.S. I just happen to go to SPAM, which I rarely do, and found your answer there....Lesson learned...open spam each day.

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