U.S. iodine contrast supply may not be subject to proposed 25% tariffs

CT iodine contrast Omnipaq bolus next to a scanner at Central DuPage Hospital.

GE Healthcare is the largest producer of the U.S. supply of iodine contrast, and all of its supply currently comes from either China or Ireland. GE Omnipaq bolus being used with a CT scanner. Photo by Dave Fornell

If President Trump initiates a 25% tariff against pharmaceuticals imported from Ireland, it might impact the price for X-ray iodine contrast agents in the U.S. depending what rules are put in place.

ACR updates guidance for managing and preventing contrast media reactions

CT iodine contrast Omnipaq bolus next to a scanner at Central DuPage Hospital.

GE Healthcare is the largest producer of the U.S. supply of iodine contrast, and all of its supply currently comes from either China or Ireland. GE Omnipaq bolus being used with a CT scanner. Photo by Dave Fornell

The new recommendations address discordance between the college and other organizations’ prior guidelines on the use of premedication.