with the team that understands your drug delivery needs. Comprehensive solutions in drug delivery.

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1 with the team that understands your drug delivery needs. Comprehensive solutions in drug delivery.

2 Solutions that can meet your needs. COMPLIANCE Patient Care As IV therapy becomes more sophisticated and complex, so do the challenges you face. You, your staff, and your facility are under pressure to maintain the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance all while making the most of your resources in budgets and personnel. EFFICIENCY That s where Baxter can help. Our 75-year history in developing innovative drug delivery solutions gives us a unique perspective on the challenges you face. Each day, more than 6 million infusions of Baxter products are administered to patients worldwide. And each day, we re working to make infusion therapy safer, easier, and more efficient for you and the patients you serve. A comprehensive solutions approach Baxter understands that these challenges aren t going to be met with products alone. That s why we take a solutions-based approach to drug delivery, with a portfolio that has the breadth and depth you need to optimize your IV operations. One size never fits all, so we can work with you to create a custom solution that integrates 3 key elements: n Products: Ready-to-use, ready-to-mix, and manual admixture drug delivery options n Services: Training, education, and implementation n Support: Product assistance on site, online, or over the phone A process that starts with you From day one, Baxter works with you in developing your best solutions to reach our common goal: better patient care. SAFETY Evaluate your operations Optimize products and processes Implement your solutions Enhance patient care Enhanced patient care relies on focus in every area. A 75-year history of innovative firsts. 1930s 1940s 1950s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s First commercially manufactured intravenous (IV) solutions First sterile vacuum-type blood collection and storage unit The first flexible plastic bloodcollection container The first plastic container for IV solutions The first automated blood-cell separation system Aseptic prepared frozen premix Twin Bag CAPD system First needleless system for IV therapy Multichamber bag for parenteral nutrition First albumin in a flexible plastic container First antimicrobial coating on IV access system valve

3 Products built around patient care. Baxter offers one of the most comprehensive drug delivery portfolios in the industry. Our goal is to assist you in creating the right blend for your facility with safety, efficiency, and compliance in mind. When you partner with Baxter, you have all the drug delivery options you need from just one company. And you can count on fully integrated solutions to cover your needs today and as your facility evolves. Drug delivery system continuum Manual admix Ready to mix Ready to use Mini-Bag container Vial-Mate adaptor Mini-Bag PLUS container system Liquid Premix solutions Frozen Premix solutions Customized Standardized MINI-BAG n Ideal for custom-dose drugs n Available in 25, 50, 100, 150, and 250 ml sizes n Available in dextrose and saline diluents VIAL-MATE n Vial adaptor that links standard 20 mm powdered drug vials with Baxter s MINI-BAG containers n Vial and bag can be attached without activation n Ideal with 250 ml preparations n Also compatible with 50 ml and 100 ml VIAFLEX containers MINI-BAG PLUS n Integrated diluent bag with an adaptor to create an admixture system n Can be activated at point of care n Uses standard 20 mm closure single-dose powdered drug vials n No exposed spike or needles n Bar-coded for bedside scanning Liquid Premix n Standard doses minimize the chance for medication error n Reduces preparation steps n Shelf stable and compatible with automated dispensing equipment n Bar-coded for bedside scanning n Comprehensive line meets your needs for ready-to-use products Frozen Premix n The only ready-to-use system for unstable molecules (after thawing) n Reduces preparation steps n Manufacturer-prepared to ensure sterility and potency n Non-PVC and Non-DEHP GALAXY container n Bar-coded for bedside scanning n Compatible with automated dispensing equipment Rx Only. For safe and proper use of these devices, refer to the devices instructions for use. Partner with Baxter to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance.

4 Value beyond the products. Baxter s comprehensive line of advanced drug delivery solutions is just the beginning. Our broad service offerings provide you with the educational tools, clinical resources, and ongoing support you need to achieve your goals. Baxter can give you all the support you need to make the most of your products and enhance operations from pharmacy to bedside. TRAINING AND EDUCATION Product and practice CLINICAL SERVICES Expert guidance from Baxter clinicians PRODUCT SUPPORT Ongoing assistance whenever you need it Baxter provides training and education on the issues and regulations that may impact your pharmacy, available in a variety of media to meet the needs of you and your busy staff. Product training n Inservice training and support for the usage of Baxter products n On-site implementation tools in support of Baxter products Practice-related education n Baxter Blue Book (IV admixture training) now updated and available online n Pharmacy Advisor programs providing educational support for ongoing or timely pharmacy issues n Industry educational materials Online Continuing Education (CE) programs Baxter sponsors CE programs hosted by a variety of online learning management systems. n Supported by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation Baxter Clinical Services is a team of experienced pharmacists and nurses who can work with you through a variety of programs from our Connections Portfolio. This team can evaluate your processes, identify gaps, and develop actionable recommendations. Our Connections Portfolio programs for drug delivery include: n Premix Optimization Program Evaluation and implementation of premix, IV, and nutrition solutions n I.V. Operations Assessment An objective evaluation designed to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, and enhance patient safety in your IV process management Other Connections Portfolio programs include: n I.V. S.C.A.N. Assessment (IV Survey for Compliance with Asepsis and Needleless systems) n S.E.T.S. (System Efficiencies Through Standardization) n Vital P.R.E.P. (Practice Review and Evaluation Program) Access to answers or product help is critical to making your drug delivery solution a success. n For general information about Baxter s products and services, contact the Center for One Baxter: Baxter ( ) n For specific product information and support: ecommerce Solutions Baxter offers the following ecommerce solutions for: Ordering Shipment notification Invoicing Cash payments Inquiries Call to learn more. n GHX EDI ( or Standard EDI n Baxter eservices Web site ( n Online catalog (

5 COMPLIANCE Patient Care EFFICIENCY SAFETY Contact your Baxter representative Baxter ( )

6 Your source for comprehensive solutions in drug delivery. As a leader in developing and manufacturing life-saving therapies for critically ill patients, Baxter delivers the options you need in drug delivery systems. We help ensure success with education and ongoing support to meet the demands of your busy facility. With more than 75 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for enhanced efficiency and patient safety, partner with us to help keep your health care facility moving forward. To learn more about our products and programs, talk to your Baxter representative or call Baxter ( ). Baxter, Committed to a Safer Healthcare Environment, Twin Bag, Mini-Bag, Vial-Mate, Viaflex, Mini-Bag Plus, Galaxy, Pharmacy Advisor, Connections Portfolio, I.V. S.C.A.N., S.E.T.S., and Vital P.R.E.P. are trademarks of Baxter International Inc. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Route 120 and Wilson Road, Round Lake, IL K 2/09