Fresenius Kabi Launches First Room-Temperature Stable Rocuronium Injection in the US
Fresenius Kabi has introduced a first-of-its-kind formulation of rocuronium bromide injection that does not require refrigeration. The new room-temperature stable (RTS) version marks a meaningful shift in how this critical anaesthesia drug is stored and distributed.
Why This Launch Matters?
Rocuronium bromide is widely used in hospitals during general anaesthesia. It facilitates tracheal intubation and provides skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
Until now, storage requirements added operational complexity. With the RTS formulation, that changes.
Key Advantages of Rocuronium Bromide Injection RTS
The room-temperature stability delivers practical benefits across hospital systems:
No refrigeration needed, eliminating dependence on cold-chain logistics
Lower transportation and storage costs due to simplified handling
Easier inventory management for hospital pharmacies
Freed-up refrigerated space for other temperature-sensitive medicines
This is a logistics upgrade, not just a formulation change.
Made in the US, Built for Reliability
The new RTS formulation is:
Formulated, filled, and packaged in Grand Island, New York
Manufactured within Fresenius Kabi’s expanding US production network
Since 2017, the company has invested nearly $1 billion in US pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution facilities.
More than 70% of Fresenius Kabi’s US shipments are drugs listed on the FDA’s Essential Medicines List.
Available Presentations
Rocuronium bromide injection RTS is available in two standard hospital-ready formats:
50 mg per 5 mL
100 mg per 10 mL
These formats align with routine clinical use in operating rooms and ICUs.
What Fresenius Kabi Says?
According to Joel Rosenstack, President, US Pharmaceuticals: The launch reflects Fresenius Kabi’s focus on innovation that improves efficiency while ensuring reliable access to essential medicines.
The emphasis is clear: operational efficiency, supply reliability, and patient care.
The Bigger Picture
This launch reinforces Fresenius Kabi’s positioning as a provider of essential, hospital-critical medicines. By removing cold-storage constraints, the company addresses a real-world pain point for healthcare systems.
Sometimes, innovation is not about new molecules. It is about making essential medicines easier to use, store, and deliver.
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