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Potassium chloride 0 075 in dextrose 10 and sodium chloride 0 45 in plastic container discount?

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I can help with the basics and with procurement guidance, but I don’t have live pricing or discounts. If you’re looking for current discounts, you’ll need to check with authorized suppliers or your hospital’s GPO/distributor. Here’s how I can help and some clarifying questions:

What these items are
- Potassium chloride 0.075% in dextrose 10%: an IV solution containing KCl at 0.075% with Dextrose 10% (D10W). Typically used under medical supervision.
- Sodium chloride 0.45% in a plastic bag: half-normal saline IV solution, often in 500 mL or 1000 mL bags.

Procurement guidance (to get discounts)
- Confirm details for quotes:
- Bag size (e.g., 500 mL, 1000 mL)
- Concentration and additive specifics (KCl in D10W: confirm exactly 0.075% KCl and D10W)
- NDC/SKU numbers
- Brand vs. generic
- Required lead time and annual volume
- Contact sources:
- Authorized distributors (e.g., McKesson, Cardinal Health, Henry Schein Medical, Medline)
- Manufacturer reps for the specific product
- Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) or hospital procurement portal for contract pricing
- Request options:
- Contract pricing vs. non-contracted quotes
- Volume/bulk discounts
- Freight/shipping terms and handling
- Expiration date and lot recall policies
- If you’re in a hospital/clinic:
- Use your RFQ template to request quotes from multiple suppliers to compare per-bag cost, not just unit price
- Check for any minimum order quantities or regional availability
- Compliance note:
- These are regulated medical supplies; ensure you’re purchasing through licensed/authorized channels and that your facility has the proper approvals.

If you want, tell me:
- Your country/region
- The exact bag sizes you need (e.g., 500 mL or 1000 mL)
- Whether you prefer brand-name or generic
- Any existing supplier contracts

I can help draft an RFQ email or quote request and help you compare quotes once you have them. Also, if you’d like, I can provide a brief explanation of why these solutions are used and basic safety considerations for IV administration.



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