A new Cedars-Sinai study shows that immunity from vaccination, more than prior illness, protects against repeat infection with the virus that causes COVID-19, particularly for individuals 60 years and older. [ read more ]

IVIG May Protect Older Lymphoma Patients from COVID-19

A new study shows prophylactic intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) significantly reduces COVID-19 infection rates among older patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and hypogammaglobulinemia undergoing reduced-intensity R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin [Oncovin], prednisone) therapy. [ read more ]

CDC Confirms Second Human H5 Bird Flu Case

A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan. This is the third human case associated with an ongoing multistate outbreak of A(H5N1) in U.S. dairy cows. [ read more ]

CDC Recommends Jynneos mpox for At-Risk Men

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending two doses of the Jynneos mpox vaccine for at-risk gay and bi men after a large outbreak of an especially virulent form of mpox in central Africa and an uptick in U.S. cases since early last year. According to CDC, the vaccine appears to give long-term protection. [ read more ]

From Moderna

Moderna’s mRNA-1345 vaccine (mRESVIA) for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to protect against lower respiratory tract disease in people ages 60 and older has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is the first-ever mRNA RSV vaccine. [ read more ]

From Fresenius Kabi

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg), a biosimilar referencing tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech), to treat multiple autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Tyenne is the first tocilizumab biosimilar to be approved by FDA for intravenous and subcutaneous use. [ read more ]

From Terumo BCT

The Rika Plasma Donation System (Rika), the next-generational plasma collection system with the individualized nomogram, iNomi, that can determine the plasma collection volume needed from the donor on the day of collection has been granted 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the collection of source plasma with or without saline compensation. Rika is designed and developed to be used in plasma collection centers. [ read more ]

• REGADENOSON (INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEM)

REGADENOSON injection is a pharmacologic stress agent indicated for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. It is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free solution containing 0.08 mg/mL regadenoson in single-dose 5 mL prefilled syringes with a luer-lock fitting.

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• GLUCAGON (AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS)

GLUCAGON for injection is indicated for the treatment of insulin coma or insulin reaction resulting from severe hypoglycemia (very low blood sugar). It is supplied as 1 mg glucagon for injection (as a sterile, lyophilized white to off-white powder) in a single-dose vial and 1 mL of diluent for glucagon in a prefilled syringe.

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• MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE (DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES)

MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE for injection is indicated for the palliative treatment of patients with multiple myeloma for whom oral therapy is not appropriate. It is supplied in a carton containing one single-dose clear glass vial of freeze-dried melphalan hydrochloride equivalent to 50 mg melphalan and one 10 mL clear glass vial of sterile diluent.

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• IXCHIQ (VALNEVA USA)

IXCHIQ is a vaccine indicated for the prevention of disease caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in individuals 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of exposure to CHIKV. It is supplied in a carton containing one single-dose vial of lyophilized antigen component, live, and one prefilled ungraduated syringe of sterile water diluent component (packaged without needles).

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• HEPARIN SODIUM (MEITHEAL PHARMACEUTICALS)

HEPARIN SODIUM injection is an anticoagulant indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdominothoracic surgery or who, for other reasons, are at risk of developing thromboembolic disease; atrial fibrillation with embolization; treatment of acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation); prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery; prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial embolism; and use as an anticoagulant in blood transfusion, extracorporeal circulation and dialysis procedures. It is supplied in single-dose vials in 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 USP units per mL, and multi-dose vials in 10,000 USP units per 10 mL, 30,000 units per 30 mL, 50,000 units per 10 mL and 40,000 USP units per 4 mL, packaged in 25 vials per carton.

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• HIBERIX (GLAXOSMITHKLINE)

HIBERIX is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b in children aged 6 weeks through 4 years (prior to fifth birthday). HIBERIX vial and vial presentation is supplied in a carton packaged without syringes or needles containing 10 single-dose vials of lyophilized antigen component and 10 single-dose vials of sterile saline diluent. HIBERIX vial and prefilled syringe presentation is supplied in a carton containing 10 single-dose vials of lyophilized antigen component and 10 single-dose prefilled ungraduated TIP-LOK syringes of sterile saline diluent packaged without needles.

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• MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE (APOTEX CORP)

MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE for injection is indicated for the palliative treatment of patients with multiple myeloma for whom oral therapy is not appropriate. It is supplied in a carton containing one single-dose clear glass vial of freeze-dried melphalan hydrochloride equivalent to 50 mg melphalan and one 10 mL clear glass vial of sterile diluent.

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• POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES (AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS)

POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES injection is a phosphorus replacement product indicated as a source of phosphorus in intravenous fluids to correct hypophosphatemia in adults and pediatric patients when oral or enteral replacement is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated; and for parenteral nutrition in adults and pediatric patients when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. It is supplied in 15 mmol/5 mL and 22 mEq/5 mL single-dose polypropylene vials in 5 and 25 units; 45 mmol/15 mL and 66 mEq/15 mL 20 mL single-dose polypropylene vials in 10 and 25 units; and 150 mmol/50 mL and 220 mEq/50 mL bulk package polypropylene vials in 10 and 25 units.

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• ZEMAIRA (CSL BEHRING)

ZEMAIRA is an alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (A₁-PI; human) indicated for chronic augmentation and maintenance therapy in adults with A₁-PI deficiency and clinical evidence of emphysema. It is supplied in single-dose vials containing 1,000 mg, 4,000 mg or 5,000 mg functionally active A₁-PI.

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• COMIRNATY (PFIZER-BIONTECH)

COMIRNATY (mRNA) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 12 years of age and older. It is supplied in cartons of 10 single-dose glass prefilled syringes, single-dose plastic prefilled syringes and single-dose vials.

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• CARBOPLATIN (BPI LABS)

CARBOPLATIN injection is indicated for the initial treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma in established combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents, and for the palliative treatment of patients with ovarian carcinoma recurrent after prior chemotherapy, including patients who have been previously treated with cisplatin. It is supplied in 5 mL fill in 10 mL, 15 mL fill in 20 mL, 45 mL fill in 50 mL and 60 mL fill in 100 mL multiple-dose vials.

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• NOVAVAX COVID-19 VACCINE (NOVAVAX, INC)

The Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine (Adjuvanted/Protein Subunit) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 12 years of age and older. It is supplied in boxes of 10 doses of 0.5 mL Pre-filled Syringes.

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• AREXVY (GLAXOSMITHKLINE)

AREXVY is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in individuals 60 years of age and older. It is supplied as two components: a single-dose vial of lyophilized antigen component (powder) and a single-dose vial of adjuvant suspension component (liquid) (packaged without syringes or needles) in cartons of 10 vials.

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• ABRYSVO (PFIZER INC.)

ABRYSVO is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiration tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in individuals 60 years of age and older. It is supplied in a kit that includes a vial of lyophilized antigen component, a prefilled syringe containing sterile water diluent component and a vial adapter in cartons of one, five and 10 kits.

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• INDOCIN (ASSERTIO)

INDOCIN is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, including acute flares of chronic disease; moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis; moderate to severe osteoarthritis; acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis); and acute gouty arthritis. The 50 mg suppositories (indomethacin suppositories USP) are white, opaque and rectal supplied in boxes of 30.

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These products can be ordered from FFF Enterprises' BioSupply Online Ordering System or by calling
Wow! Customer Care at (800) 843-7477.

Current Medicare IVIG / SCIG Rates

Rates per gram are effective April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.

Resources

FFF customers may order the following complementary resources to help you with your practice: