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 I wonder if the "saline" that you get from prescription is for intra-venous
 drips?  Otherwise, I also can't figure out why it would be expensive. >>

Kathy,
No the expensive saline is not  for iv use. It is in a regular plastic
container and pours out. The saline for iv use is in a different type of
bottle that doesn't pour out, but has a rubber top that requires a syringe to
remove the fluid.  Next time you are in a pharmacy in Texas, ask about buying
a bottle of saline, or call your local pharmacy. It would be interesting to
know the difference practices from state to state and the cost of the saline.
(1000cc/ml bottle)
Roni Chastain, RN, LCCE, FACCE

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