Fresenius Zemplar Policy Question

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I recently heard of a past or maybe current Zemplar policy at FMC in cases where the prescribed dose is less than 5mcg and the RN is using a 5mcg vial, requiring that the RN use the remainder of the vial on another patient and then bill the vial two times instead of once. Didn't sound right to me. Anyone heard of something like that?

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Specializes in Renal.

Do you really think that someone will come on this message board and say yes exposing themselves, their company, and their license to tell you that?

I would imagine that whoever told you that is the person doing it.

FMC uses 10mcg multi-dose Zemplar just so you know.

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Specializes in Hemodialysis- Charge Nurse.

FMC where I work uses 2 mcg, 5mcg and 10 mcg single dose vials just so you know. Guess every location is different!:idea::uhoh3:

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Specializes in Renal.

And knowing is half the battle. :cool:

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Specializes in Dialysis (acute & chronic).

The new CMS bundle payment includes injectable drugs given during dialysis - they are no longer billed separately. This was implemented Jan 1, 2011.

My concern is, Zemplar 5mcg vials are single use only vials - you should only enter these vials 1 time. If your facility wants to be compliant with infection control, they should consider using the Zemplar 10mcg multi-dose vials to prevent contamination.

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