Novation nets contrast agent deals

Group purchasing organization Novation has signed supply agreements with Bracco, GE Healthcare, and Lantheus Medical Imaging for the companies' contrast agents.

The contrast media product category awards include x-ray/CT, MRI, ultrasound, oral barium, and oral iodated contrast, according to Novation. GE's products will be purchased through Novation's private-label pharmacy, NovaPlus.

The x-ray/CT agreement was awarded to NovaPlus/GE, while the MRI contrast agent pact was given to Bracco and NovaPlus/GE. The ultrasound contracts were signed for Lantheus and NovaPlus/GE. Bracco will handle the oral barium supply, and the oral iodated agreement was awarded to NovaPlus/GE.

Novation estimates that the agreements, which go into effect on July 1, could result in savings of as much as 29% for its member hospitals.

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