Ohio medical regulators raise concerns over retail IV therapy...
June 6, 2025
On May 15, the State Medical Board of Ohio, Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Ohio Board of Nursing issued a joint regulatory statement addressing patient safety concerns when it comes to retail IV therapy clinics. The clinics administer a combination of saline, vitamins, electrolytes and amino acids, as well as headache relief and anti-nausea medications through an intravenous drip. Clinics in the Cincinnati area have made claims that their treatments can treat dehydration better than water alone, while also boosting immunity, improving gut health and maintaining healthy joints. On Cincinnati Edition recently, experts talked about the risks associated with retail IV hydration and if these services offer effective solutions to the health concerns they target.