Baxter has restarted all 10 manufacturing lines at its North Cove, N.C., facility, which was heavily damaged by flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Category: Supply Chain
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'Day 1' Trump tariff promise pushed out
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Medical supply company pays $17M to settle physician kickback allegations
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Baxter boosts allocations to 100% for 2 IV solutions: 3 notes
Baxter International has increased allocations for two U.S. IV solutions to 100% following the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene at its North Cove, N.C., facility, according to a letter to customers available on the website of the American Ho…
