2024 IV fluid shortage in Australia leads to rationing, surgery cancellations.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) urges a national response to the IV fluid shortage, expected to continue until 2024, as state health departments and hospitals issue warnings. NSW hospitals face severe shortages, leading to rationing and potential cancellation of non-urgent surgeries. In contrast, New Zealand's Pharmac assures no current IV fluids shortage for surgeries and is monitoring the situation with suppliers.

August 01, 2024
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