Last updated: April 25, 2026
Dianeal 137 with dextrose 2.5% in a plastic container is a branded peritoneal dialysis solution. The commercial supply chain for this product is tied to the manufacturer that holds the U.S. marketing authorization for the listed strength/formulation and the distributors that carry it to dialysis providers and wholesalers. Public-facing sourcing data by “plastic container” configuration is typically captured in U.S. distributor/wholesaler listings and the FDA product record tied to the specific package presentation.
Which company manufactures Dianeal 137 (2.5% dextrose, plastic container)?
The product is marketed in the U.S. under the Dianeal brand; manufacturer listings for Dianeal products used in peritoneal dialysis generally point to Baxter as the brand manufacturer/distributor entity for Dianeal solutions in this product family (Dianeal 137 and other Dianeal strengths are Baxter peritoneal dialysis offerings). Public FDA labeling and product listing records for Dianeal peritoneal dialysis solutions identify the marketing/manufacturing labeler as Baxter Healthcare Corporation or an affiliated Baxter entity for the U.S. market.
Who supplies it to dialysis providers (distribution and wholesaling)?
In practice, procurement for dialysis solutions like Dianeal is routed through:
- National wholesalers that distribute hospital and dialysis inventory to care sites.
- Specialty distributors used by dialysis providers for recurring supply replenishment.
- Direct distribution from the manufacturer to contracted customers in some contract environments.
For a “supplier list” at the distributor level, you typically use the specific NDC and package presentation to enumerate which wholesalers have active trading/distribution for that exact presentation in the U.S. market.
What package details lock the correct product definition (so suppliers match)?
To ensure suppliers correspond to the exact item you specified (“Dianeal 137 w/ dextrose 2.5% in plastic container”), supplier identification must match the exact:
- Brand name
- Strength: dextrose 2.5%
- Solution type: Dianeal 137 (peritoneal dialysis solution)
- Container type: plastic container
- Presentation: bag size and carton configuration (these drive which NDC is active)
Without the exact NDC, supplier enumeration is only possible at the manufacturer level and at the generic wholesaler level, not the exact bag presentation.
Manufacturer supply (brand-level)
Baxter is the relevant supplier at the manufacturer/brand level for Dianeal peritoneal dialysis solutions sold in the U.S. (labeler/manufacturer on FDA product labeling records for Dianeal solutions).
Distribution supply (market-level)
Distribution for this class of dialysis solutions is carried by major pharmaceutical wholesalers, including:
- McKesson
- Cardinal Health
- AmerisourceBergen
These wholesalers routinely list and stock peritoneal dialysis solutions distributed under major brand manufacturers, and they are the most common procurement channels for hospital-based and dialysis-provider buyers.
Actionable supplier snapshot (what you can use for sourcing workflows)
| Supply tier |
Supplier type |
Named entities (market-level) |
Match to your spec (plastic container, 2.5% dextrose) |
| Manufacturer/brand |
Brand manufacturer/labeler |
Baxter |
Yes at product-family level for Dianeal 137 solutions |
| Wholesaler |
National distribution |
McKesson; Cardinal Health; AmerisourceBergen |
Yes at “dialysis solution” level; exact carton/bag depends on NDC |
| Site procurement |
Channel |
Hospital/dialysis provider contracted supply chain |
Depends on contract and inventory availability for the exact NDC/presentation |
How to ensure supplier matches the exact plastic container presentation
Supplier procurement systems should key off the exact NDC tied to:
- Dianeal 137
- dextrose 2.5%
- plastic container bag
- the exact bag volume and configuration for the orderable presentation
This is the control point that prevents mismatches across similar strengths (other dextrose percentages) or different container presentations.
Key Takeaways
- Baxter is the relevant manufacturer/brand supplier for Dianeal 137 peritoneal dialysis solutions sold in the U.S. (including formulations with 2.5% dextrose in plastic containers).
- For day-to-day buying, the dominant U.S. supply channels are national pharmaceutical wholesalers such as McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen; the exact “plastic container” orderable item must match the NDC presentation tied to your requested bag/strength.
FAQs
1) Is Baxter the manufacturer for Dianeal 137 with dextrose 2.5%?
Yes. Dianeal peritoneal dialysis solutions in the U.S. are marketed under Baxter.
2) Which wholesalers commonly distribute this dialysis solution class?
The most common national wholesalers are McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen.
3) Does “plastic container” change who supplies the product?
It can change the exact orderable item/NDC presentation, but it does not change the brand manufacturer. Supplier eligibility at the distributor level is presentation-specific.
4) What is the fastest way to match suppliers to the exact product?
Use the exact NDC for “Dianeal 137, dextrose 2.5%, plastic container” in the sourcing system.
5) Are there multiple distributors if the manufacturer is the same?
Yes. Manufacturer does not equal distributor. Wholesalers and contract distributors can differ even when the product is the same brand and strength.
References
[1] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Dianeal (peritoneal dialysis solution) product information and labeling. FDA. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/
[2] FDA. (n.d.). Drug Label Information / Orange Book and labeler/manufacturer records for marketed drug products. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/ and https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/
