March 4, 2010 - Update on IV Fat Emulsion Supply

A.S.P.E.N. has received the following communications from the main U.S. suppliers of IV fat emulsions as there have recently been questions and issues about supply inventory.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation has significantly increased production of Intralipid® 20% and Intralipid® 30% IV Fat Emulsions over the last five months in response to supply issues reportedly being experienced by another manufacturer. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, as the exclusive distributor of Intralipid® in the U.S. and Canada, has ample supply to meet customers' needs. To order, please contact your local Baxter representative or call Baxter's Center for Service at 888-229-0001.

Hospira Worldwide, Inc. reports on Liposyn® III:

• No product currently available
• Next estimated time of arrival for product release is Monday, March 8
• We anticipate intermittent backorders until June as we strive to ahieve target inventories

For medical inquiries, please call Hospira Medical Communications at 1-800-615-0187.