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Cost for NREMT Exams is Increasing in January
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In addition, any who is looking to recertifying their NREMT will also be seeing an increase as of October 1, 2026 for EMT/AEMT/Paramedic and as of April 1, 2027 for EMR:
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Pharmacy Update - July 2026

Posted July 2, 2026

July 2026 Medication Shortages per Kirk Shubert on July 2, 2026

Epinephrine 1 mg/ml (1 ml) vials are on shortage. Manufacturing delays, release date to be determined. UWNI SAH will be substituting 1 mg/ml (1 ml) ampules. Must be drawn up with a filter needed that can be found in the EMS stock room.
 
Lidocaine 100 mg/5 ml prefilled syringes are on shortage. Manufacturing delays, release date to be determined. UWNI SAH will be substituting lidocaine 100 mg/5 ml vials for cardiac arrythmias.

​Pharmacy Restocking Policy - Effective April 1, 2022

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         UW Health-Northern Illinois Main Hospital Number - 779-696-4400

          SwedishAmerican Hospital EMS System
          4120 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108
 
          Phone: 779-696-6082
          FAX: 815-391-8116
          E-Mail: [email protected]

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