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110m+
doses currently produced globally every year1
30m
more iodinated contrast media doses to be delivered annually by 20251
4 cGMP
accredited contrast media production facilities globally
$385m
invested over the last decade to increase capacity2
CONTRAST MEDIA
GE HealthCare has a distinguished history of contrast media development, offering a comprehensive product range across modalities, with a range of concentrations and innovative packaging choices.
Beyond the scan
Securing future supply of contrast media.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients investment
$80 million invested to expand production at our Lindesnes, Norway API facility.
Recycling iodine across the globe
GE HealthCare iodine-recycling program is expanding to help hospitals keep contrast media in the circular economy.
Contrast media production investment
Opening of new $32M manufacturing line in Cork to increase contrast media supply.
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING
Polymer bottle packaging
Our Polymer bottle packaging, used for certain contrast media products, is 100% recyclable. A life-cycle analysis showed that our polypropylene bottles, compared to glass, have a 59% lower environmental impact, and require 45% less cumulative energy. Our Polymer bottle packaging also requires less secondary packaging, helping to reduce carbon footprint.3
IODINE RECYCLING
Protecting and optimizing iodine
We have been recycling iodine-based contrast media for healthcare facilities since 2006. Initially launched in Norway, we now offer this recycling program in 11 European countries and, in 2021, expanded it into Canada and the United States.4
References
1. GE HealthCare Data on File: Planned Investment; 2022
2. GE HealthCare Data on File: Contrast Media Demand; 2022
3. Dhaliwal et al. A life cycle assessment of packaging options for contrast media delivery: comparing polymer bottle vs. glass bottle. Int J Life Cycle Assess. 2014; 19: 1965-73.
4. GE HealthCare Data on File: Iodine-Recycling Program; 2022
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