Last updated: May 6, 2026
Who Supplies Dextrose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Containers?
What exact products are you sourcing?
“Dextrose 5% and sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container” is typically delivered as an IV admixture for infusion in plastic (flexible) containers, commonly labeled as one of the following:
- D5NS (5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride)
- Dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride, injection
- Dextrose and sodium chloride injection, 5%/0.9%
Because this is a combination IV infusion product, suppliers fall into two groups:
- Manufacturers of the packaged finished infusion (ready-to-use bags in plastic containers)
- Contract manufacturers and sterile-fill suppliers (who supply the finished bag under their own brand or private label)
Which suppliers deliver this category in plastic containers?
The category is commonly supplied by multinational sterile injectables manufacturers and large generic sterile-injectable players. The following groups are established suppliers with active presences in the IV solutions market and are standard sources for this product type:
Large sterile IV solution manufacturers (finished plastic-bag product)
- Baxter International (IV fluids and plastic containers; Baxter is a major supplier for dextrose/saline IV products)
- Hospira/Pfizer (sterile injectable supply chain; historically supplies IV infusion products including dextrose/saline formulations)
- Fresenius Kabi (IV solutions and plastic containers; major global supplier of sterile infusion products)
- B. Braun (IV solutions; supplies plastic-container infusion products)
- McKesson / Cardinal Health (distribution and private-label/contract supply for IV products depending on market)
US generic sterile injectables players often used for this category
- Sagent Pharmaceuticals (now part of Eagle Pharmaceuticals in many channels; sterile injectables supply)
- Bausch Health / IPM channel partners (distribution depends on formulation and label)
- Multiple regional wholesalers and private-label distributors who source finished plastic-bag IV products from OEM manufacturers
How do you confirm the exact “plastic container” match in sourcing?
In practice, suppliers distinguish between:
- Flexible plastic containers (common for D5NS bags)
- Glass bottles (less common for this exact combination)
A compliant match requires the supplier to provide documentation that the product is:
- In a plastic (flexible) container
- Labeled as 5% dextrose / 0.9% sodium chloride
- Supplied as sterile, infusion-ready (not dry ingredients)
What contract-sterile and OEM models cover this product type?
For procurement, the main supply routes are:
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Brand/generic finished goods procurement
- You buy a packaged D5NS infusion bag.
- Supplier holds regulatory approvals for that exact configuration.
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Private label / contract manufactured bag
- You buy under your own label from a contract manufacturer.
- You require proof the sterile fill-finish uses the correct container type and strength.
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Distributor-provided sourcing
- Distributors source from finished-goods manufacturers.
- You receive the regulated finished IV bag with the distributor name appearing on distribution documents, not manufacturing authorization.
Supplier list in procurement-ready terms
Below is a procurement-oriented list of supplier categories you can target for “Dextrose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.9% in plastic container”:
| Supplier type |
Supplier examples |
What you typically receive |
| Finished goods manufacturer |
Baxter, Fresenius Kabi, B. Braun, Pfizer/Hospira |
Ready-to-use D5NS plastic bags in defined sizes |
| Contract sterile fill-finish (OEM) |
OEM sterile manufacturers used by private-label programs |
Private label D5NS plastic bags (subject to qualification) |
| Distributor / wholesaler |
Cardinal Health, McKesson and other regional distributors |
Finished D5NS bags sourced from approved manufacturers |
What specifications procurement should require (container + formulation)
When selecting among suppliers, the minimum spec set to lock down is:
- Active composition: Dextrose 5% and Sodium Chloride 0.9%
- Dosage form: IV injection / infusion solution
- Container: plastic (flexible) container
- Sterility status: sterile, intended for IV use
- Container sizes: commonly offered as standard infusion volumes (supplier-dependent)
Key Takeaways
- The product is a standard IV infusion category (D5NS) supplied as sterile, ready-to-use solutions in plastic containers.
- Procurement sources typically come from finished-goods sterile IV manufacturers such as Baxter, Fresenius Kabi, B. Braun, and Pfizer/Hospira, plus OEM/contract sterile fill-finish channels and major wholesalers.
- The decisive validation point is the supplier’s ability to deliver the exact strength and container type: Dextrose 5% + Sodium Chloride 0.9% in a plastic container, with compliant labeling and sterile documentation.
FAQs
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Is D5NS usually supplied in flexible plastic bags?
Yes. D5NS is commonly packaged as a plastic bag infusion solution rather than glass bottles in most supply markets.
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Do distributors manufacture D5NS plastic bags?
Typically no. Distributors usually source from finished-goods manufacturers or contract manufacturers and distribute under their logistics network.
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Can I buy D5NS under private label?
Yes, through private-label or contract sterile supply programs, subject to container qualification and regulatory approvals for the label.
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What documents matter most for “plastic container” compliance?
Labeling and product specifications identifying the container type, sterility, and the exact formulation strengths of dextrose and sodium chloride.
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Are the major suppliers consistent across geographies?
The major sterile IV manufacturers (Baxter, Fresenius Kabi, B. Braun, Pfizer/Hospira) are active globally, but availability and exact presentation formats vary by country and tender.
References
[1] Baxter International Inc. Product and portfolio information for IV solutions and infusion therapies.
[2] Fresenius Kabi. IV solutions and sterile infusion product portfolio information.
[3] B. Braun. IV solutions and infusion products portfolio information.
[4] Pfizer Inc. (Hospira legacy). Sterile injectables and IV infusion product portfolio information.
[5] McKesson. Distribution and healthcare supply cataloging for IV infusion products.
[6] Cardinal Health. Distribution and sourcing cataloging for IV infusion products.
