Last updated: May 11, 2026
Who manufactures DIANEAL PD-2 (Dextrose 2.5% in a plastic container)?
DIANEAL PD-2 is a Baxter-branded peritoneal dialysis solution (dextrose 2.5%) supplied by Baxter Healthcare Corporation (the product is marketed as DIANEAL® for peritoneal dialysis). The supplier of record for the branded product is Baxter.
Which companies are documented suppliers in the distribution chain?
Public labeling and trade distribution for DIANEAL is typically structured as:
- Manufacturer / brand owner: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- US distribution channel: Authorized pharmaceutical distributors supplying hospital and dialysis networks (varies by geography, contract, and tender cycle)
No other named manufacturer is listed for the branded DIANEAL PD-2 formulation in the standard US product labeling context.
What packaging and “plastic container” supplier implications matter?
DIANEAL PD-2 in plastic containers is a Baxter-packaged formulation used for peritoneal dialysis. Supplier implications for sourcing the same product depend on:
- Same brand and strength: DIANEAL PD-2 with dextrose 2.5%
- Same dosage form: peritoneal dialysis solution
- Same container type: plastic container (not glass)
Where a supplier substitutes container formats or dextrose strengths (e.g., 1.5% or 4.25%), the SKU becomes different even if it is the same clinical category.
What is the practical supplier list for procurement?
Procurement for branded DIANEAL PD-2 typically targets two layers:
1) Brand manufacturer (primary supplier)
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation (DIANEAL® PD-2 2.5% dextrose in plastic container)
2) Authorized distributors (secondary suppliers)
- Hospital and dialysis purchasing is executed through contract distributors. The set of distributors changes by region and contract, and DIANEAL SKUs are allocated through those channels rather than through alternate manufacturers.
What procurement-facing supplier identifiers should buyers match?
Buyers should confirm the following on purchase orders and invoices:
- Brand: DIANEAL®
- Strength: 2.5% dextrose
- Product: PD-2
- Container: plastic container
- Manufacturer on labeling: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
How to treat “equivalent” supplier offers in bidding
If another vendor offers “dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution 2.5%” but does not identify:
- DIANEAL PD-2 specifically and
- plastic container and
- Baxter as the manufacturer on the label,
then it is not the same commercial product and can change both clinical compatibility and tender compliance.
Key Takeaways
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the manufacturer/supplier of the branded DIANEAL® PD-2 formulation with dextrose 2.5% in plastic containers.
- Other “supplier” entities in practice are authorized distribution partners that vary by geography and contract; they do not replace Baxter as the manufacturer of the branded product.
- Procurement must match brand (DIANEAL), PD-2, dextrose 2.5%, and plastic container to avoid SKU substitutions.
FAQs
1) Can a generic manufacturer supply the same DIANEAL PD-2 SKU under a different name?
No. DIANEAL PD-2 is a Baxter-branded product; substitution by alternate manufacturers is not the same commercial SKU unless it is explicitly the same branded product.
2) Are the suppliers different for plastic versus non-plastic containers?
The manufacturer remains Baxter for the branded DIANEAL product line, but the commercial SKU differs by container format, so distributors may show different line items for plastic versus other packaging types.
3) Do distributors change by hospital system and region?
Yes. Authorized distributors supplying DIANEAL vary based on distribution contracts and regional procurement channels.
4) What should buyers verify to ensure the correct sourcing?
Verify DIANEAL®, PD-2, 2.5% dextrose, and plastic container, and confirm the manufacturer name on the label is Baxter.
5) Does “2.5% dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution” guarantee it is DIANEAL PD-2?
No. Matching dextrose strength alone is not sufficient. The product must be DIANEAL PD-2 with the plastic container format.
References
[1] Baxter Healthcare Corporation. DIANEAL® PD-2 (dextrose 2.5%) peritoneal dialysis solution: product labeling and prescribing information.
