Staying ahead of product shortages and market disruptions is a constant challenge for hospitals, surgery centers, specialty practices, and veterinary facilities. TCC Pharma shares frequent and timely updates on recalls, trending product requests, and availability insights to help healthcare teams plan ahead and keep patient care moving forward.
This month, imaging contrast agents, neurosurgical products, IV therapy supplies, and oncology medications are creating increased sourcing challenges nationwide. We are also seeing elevated demand across several PPE, respiratory, and surgical support categories as facilities proactively secure inventory ahead of potential disruptions.
View a full list of trending products we are currently sourcing for our customers here.
Contrast Media Shortage and Availability Update
Contrast agents remain one of the most active supply chain categories this month. Over the past several weeks, we have seen a significant increase in requests for Omnipaque™, Visipaque™, Opti-Ray™, and other imaging contrast products due to manufacturing delays, allocations, and increased procedural demand.
While traditional supply channels remain limited, TCC Pharma continues sourcing available inventory through supplemental channels to help customers maintain continuity of care.
Current Areas of Focus
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Omnipaque™ (Iohexol)
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Visipaque™ (Iodixanol)
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Opti-Ray™ (Ioversol)
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Ultravist™ (Iopromide)
Some of the highest movement products currently include:
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Omnipaque 350 mg/mL 100 mL +PlusPak™
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Omnipaque 300 mg/mL 100 mL
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Omnipaque 350 mg/mL 500 mL
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Omnipaque Oral Solution 9 mg/mL
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Visipaque 320 mg/mL 100 mL +PlusPak™
If your facility relies on imaging contrast and would like to be added to our notification list for future availability updates, our team can help keep you informed as inventory changes.
Potential Workaround Options
If your clinicians are open to alternatives, TCC Pharma can help identify available contrast presentations, alternate package sizes, and comparable imaging products to support continuity of care and fast turnaround times.
Neurosurgical Patties and Sponges Shortage
Neurosurgical patties and sponges continue to experience inconsistent availability across multiple manufacturers. Hospitals and surgical departments have reported increasing difficulty securing routine neuro products due to extended lead times and intermittent manufacturer backorders.
Products Seeing Increased Demand
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American Surgical Delicot® Patties
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American Surgical Ray-Cot® Neuro Patties
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DeRoyal Neuro-Sponges
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Fabco Neutec® X-Ray Detectable Sponges
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Codman Neurosurgical Sponges
While availability remains limited, our team continues monitoring supply opportunities daily and sourcing inventory as products become available.
Hospital Supply Chain Update
Medication shortages are only one part of today’s healthcare supply challenges. Many hospitals are also facing limited availability of essential medical supplies, procedural products, and critical care inventory.
Over the past several weeks, TCC Pharma has received a growing number of requests from supply chain departments looking for assistance locating everyday products that have become increasingly difficult to obtain.
Products in High Demand Right Now
Some of the most frequently requested non-pharmaceutical products we are currently assisting hospitals with include:
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3M™ Bair Hugger™ Forced-Air Warming Blankets
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BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ Peripheral IV Catheters
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BD Nexiva™ Diffusics™ Closed IV Catheter Systems
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ABG Kits and Line Draw Systems
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Medline SensiCare Ice® Nitrile Gloves
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Halyard Purple Nitrile™ Gloves
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Cardinal Health Protexis™ Surgical Gloves
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Fisher & Paykel Optiflow™ Nasal Cannulas
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Aerosol and Non-Rebreathing Masks
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Sodium Chloride 0.9% IV Fluids
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Huggies® Diapers and Wipes
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3M™ Avagard™ Waterless Surgical Scrub
Many of these products have experienced intermittent backorders from primary suppliers, emphasizing the importance of proactive purchasing and reliable secondary sourcing.
Special Update for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Ambulatory Surgery Centers continue to feel the impact of ongoing medication shortages, particularly within imaging, anesthesia, ophthalmology, and procedural support categories. Over the past several weeks, many ASC partners have reached out for help sourcing essential procedure medications and supplies.
If your facility has been struggling to obtain key products lately, you are not alone. Our team is actively supporting centers nationwide with fast-turnaround availability checks and alternative sourcing options.
Current Areas of Focus for ASCs
The most common categories creating challenges for surgery centers right now include:
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Imaging contrast agents
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Local anesthetics and spinal products
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Ophthalmic dyes and solutions
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Surgical gloves and gowns
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Irrigation solutions
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Patient warming products
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IV access and syringe products
Frequently Requested ASC Products
In addition to contrast and procedural support items, we are seeing consistent demand from ASCs for products such as:
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Lidocaine Prefilled Syringes
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Marcaine Spinal
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Indocyanine Green
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VisionBlue® Ophthalmic Solution
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Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection
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Sodium Chloride Irrigation Solutions
Availability for many of these products can change rapidly. Some are experiencing intermittent backorders, while others remain in more severe shortage situations requiring proactive planning.
Other Trending Shortages and High-Demand Products
We continue to see elevated demand and limited supply for a variety of hospital pharmaceuticals. Some of the most frequently requested medications this month include:
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Carboplatin
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Cisplatin
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Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
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Cefazolin
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Fluconazole
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Epinephrine Prefilled Syringes
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Lidocaine Injectable Products
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Ferumoxytol
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Nexterone®
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Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
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Thrombin-JMI®
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Triamcinolone Acetonide
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TICE BCG
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Sevoflurane
Several of these products are experiencing severe shortages nationwide. If any of these medications are part of your critical inventory, we recommend proactive planning and early communication with your suppliers.
TCC Pharma maintains active notification lists for many hard-to-source items. If there is a product your facility is struggling to obtain, our team can help monitor availability and provide updates as market conditions change.
Veterinary Update
Veterinary hospitals and specialty practices continue to experience many of the same supply chain challenges affecting human healthcare facilities. Product demand remains elevated across oncology, imaging, anesthesia, and sterile irrigation categories.
This month, we are seeing especially high request volume for Carboplatin, Omnipaque™, Opti-Ray™, Dotarem®, and Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection.
Trending Veterinary Products
Some of the most frequently requested items from veterinary customers right now include:
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Carboplatin 600 mg/60 mL multidose vials
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Carboplatin 450 mg/45 mL multidose vials
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Omnipaque™ 300 mg/mL and 350 mg/mL
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Opti-Ray™ 350
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Dotarem® Injection
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Sevoflurane
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Sodium Chloride Irrigation Solutions
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Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection
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Fluconazole in Sodium Chloride
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Aranesp®
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Freestyle Libre 2 Sensors
Veterinary oncology practices and specialty imaging centers have been especially proactive in securing inventory as manufacturers continue experiencing production delays and inconsistent replenishment timelines.
Availability for many of these products can change quickly from week to week. Our team monitors these trends closely and works to secure inventory as opportunities become available.
How TCC Pharma Can Help
For more than two decades, TCC Pharma has specialized in helping healthcare providers navigate complex pharmaceutical supply challenges. Licensed in 45 states, we focus on sourcing commercially available pharmaceuticals and medical supplies that are backordered, allocated, or difficult to find.
We do not supply compounded or controlled substances, but we can assist with virtually any other pharmaceutical or medical supply need. Our mission is simple: to shorten the supply chain and minimize disruption to patient care.
Whether your team needs immediate help locating a product, wants to be added to a notification list, or is looking for a consistent secondary supplier, we are ready to help.
Our website now also features a live-updated directory of trending pharmaceuticals and medical supplies reflecting recent order activity from hospitals, surgery centers, and veterinary facilities nationwide.
Stay Connected
If your facility is experiencing shortages with any medications or supplies not mentioned here, reach out to us anytime. We are constantly tracking new supply issues and may already have sourcing solutions in progress.
Look for our next monthly update as we continue sharing important market insights, product availability updates, and trending shortage information. If you would like to receive future updates on shortages, pricing, and hard-to-source products, please contact us at salessupport@tccpharma.com.
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