We use a lot too - about 1200 20mu kits per year. Fortunately the majority of our use is outpatient therefore 340B eligible. Prior to being 340B it was near the top of our list too... now its at the top of our 340B savings report instead!

Name of Facility: CVMC

City, State: Teaching hospital - 270 beds

Years as a Buyer: 1+

We use very little here, we carry both kinds but only akeep on hand a few of each. i dont think it even shows up on my Top 25 report.

Name of Facility: Arkansas Heart Hospital

Years as a Buyer: 5+

WE ONLY USE THROMBIN 5000 UNITS BY JP JONES IN OUR O.R. AND 20,000 VERY LITTLE OF NO OTHER STRENGTHS.

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We use a ton of Thrombin here at our hospital - with all strengths and forms combined it is usually at or near the top of our 80/20. When I've spoke to different pharms around the country they are surprised to hear that. I do think it has become a habit in our OR and not always needed. It is one of our cost containment projects. I am just wonder - do any of your hospitals use a lot of Thrombin?

Name of Facility: HOSPITAL OF THE UNIV OF PENN

City, State: LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER

Years as a Buyer: 5