The Commission has developed two fact sheets to provide information about the IV fluids shortage:
- Fact sheet – Conservation strategies and safety considerations during intravenous (IV) fluids supply disruption – for health service organisations (HSOs) and clinicians
- Fact sheet – Intravenous (IV) fluids shortage – for consumers
The content aligns with the general principles described in the Commission’s Conserving medicines with a focus on medicines shortages and has been informed by safety notices issued by various states and territories, guidance issued by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), information published by TGA and feedback from states, territories, colleges, and the private health sector.
