Last updated: May 3, 2026
Who Supplies Clinimix E 2.75/5 Sulfite Free in Dextrose 5% With Calcium (Plastic Container)?
What product is being supplied?
“CLINIMIX E 2.75/5 SULFITE FREE W/ ELECT IN DEXTROSE 5% W/ CALCIUM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER” is an intravenous (IV) nutrition admixture (amino acids plus electrolytes) formulated for use in parenteral nutrition, packaged in a plastic container, and presented as sulfite free with electrolytes in dextrose 5% and calcium.
Which companies supply it?
Primary manufacturer / rights holder
The Clinimix line is marketed in the US by Baxter Healthcare Corporation.
How to identify the right “supplier” in procurement terms
Procurement typically recognizes one of these supplier roles:
- Manufacturer (builds the sterile admixture in its branded packaging)
- Wholesaler / distributor (stocks and ships the finished product)
- Hospital pharmacy supply channel (often the distributor, not the manufacturer)
For Clinimix E 2.75/5 Sulfite Free formulations, the manufacturer-level supplier is Baxter; other parties appear as distributors depending on the hospital or chain contracting.
Distributors that commonly carry Clinimix (US)
Retail and institutional supply for IV admixtures in the US is commonly routed through large national wholesalers. For procurement, the practical suppliers you will see on POs are typically these distributors:
- McKesson
- Cardinal Health
- AmerisourceBergen (now part of Cencora)
What procurement identifiers matter (so suppliers match the correct SKU)?
Formulation and packaging attributes
Your target description has these hard constraints that suppliers must match:
- Clinimix E
- 2.75/5 concentration set
- Sulfite free
- Electrolytes in dextrose 5%
- Contains calcium
- Plastic container
Why this matters
Clinimix has multiple “E” variants, with different:
- container materials (plastic vs glass or alternative packaging formats)
- dextrose strengths (e.g., 5% vs other)
- electrolyte compositions (including or excluding sulfites)
- calcium presence and concentration
In supply chains, mismatches usually occur when distributors carry a different variant under a similar name.
Supplier mapping for R&D, contracting, and substitution control
Manufacturer-level (brand owner)
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Clinimix E brand)
Distribution-level (where you buy from)
- McKesson
- Cardinal Health
- Cencora (AmerisourceBergen)
Contracting and substitution risk
The main substitution risk for this exact configuration is that a supplier may stock:
- a Clinimix E product with the same ratio but different dextrose strength
- a “sulfite-containing” alternative
- a formulation with a different calcium specification
- a different container type
To prevent incorrect substitution, procurement documents need to include the full attribute set above, not just “Clinimix E 2.75/5.”
Key Takeaways
- The manufacturer supplier for the Clinimix E 2.75/5 line is Baxter Healthcare Corporation.
- The most common distribution suppliers you will see for hospital procurement in the US are McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Cencora (AmerisourceBergen).
- Match the full SKU attributes: Clinimix E 2.75/5, sulfite free, electrolytes in dextrose 5%, with calcium, plastic container to avoid substitution into a different Clinimix variant.
FAQs
1) Is Baxter the supplier you should list for Clinimix E 2.75/5 sulfite free?
Yes. Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the brand owner/manufacturer level supplier for Clinimix.
2) Why do purchase orders show McKesson, Cardinal, or Cencora instead of Baxter?
Because those companies act as wholesalers/distributors that procure, stock, and ship the finished Baxter product.
3) What attributes must match to ensure the supplier shipped the correct Clinimix variant?
The package needs to match: E 2.75/5, sulfite free, electrolytes in dextrose 5%, with calcium, and plastic container.
4) Do all distributors stock all Clinimix E variants?
No. Distribution depends on inventory and contracting, and the wrong variant risk is highest when substitutions are allowed.
5) Is the “supplier” the manufacturer or the wholesaler?
In procurement terms, the “supplier” on the PO is commonly the wholesaler, while the manufacturer behind the product is Baxter.
References
[1] Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Clinimix (amino acids and electrolytes injection) product information and prescribing information. Baxter.
[2] Cencora. Company information and distribution network (AmerisourceBergen/Cencora wholesaling role in pharmaceuticals). Cencora.
[3] McKesson. About McKesson and pharmaceutical distribution services. McKesson.
[4] Cardinal Health. About Cardinal Health and pharmaceutical distribution services. Cardinal Health.
