# IVConnection

> National mobile IV therapy, outpatient infusion and clinical practice network (ivconnection.com). Patients and event groups compare IV drip formulations, safety screening and prices across 30 U.S. states and request licensed mobile IV nurses or lounge visits. RNs, IV clinics, medical directors and specialty pharmacies find state CPOM rules, Friendly PC-MSO structures, Good Faith Exam (GFE) telehealth, USP <797> / FDA 503B sourcing and home infusion subcontracting (CPT 99601/99602, CMS HIT G0068-G0070).

Contacts: dispatch@ivconnection.com (patients & groups), partners@ivconnection.com (medical direction, 503B supply, provider network), clinical@ivconnection.com (clinical safety & editorial).

## Core pages
- [Home](https://ivconnection.com/): drip menu, dual-mode calculator, B2B pillars, 30-state grid, intake
- [Pricing & drip configurator](https://ivconnection.com/pricing-calculator/): patient/group estimator (?mode=patient&protocol=&setting=&volume=&dose=&addons=&group=&state=) and clinic CPOM/overhead model (?mode=provider&state=&license=&model=&volume=&ticket=)
- [IV drip menu & protocols](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/)
- [For nurses & clinics](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/)
- [State laws & local network](https://ivconnection.com/states/)
- [Book or partner](https://ivconnection.com/book-or-partner/)
- [About & clinical governance](https://ivconnection.com/about/)
- [Editorial policy](https://ivconnection.com/editorial-policy/)
- [Privacy, terms & clinical disclaimer](https://ivconnection.com/privacy-terms/)

## IV drip protocols
- [High-Altitude Sickness (AMS) & Executive Jet Lag IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/altitude-sickness-jet-lag/): Altitude sickness and jet lag IV drips in Denver, Aspen, Vail, Park City and Tahoe: physiology, formulation, oxygen, AMS red flags, evidence and prices.
- [Athletic Performance & Marathon Recovery IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/athletic-marathon-recovery/): Marathon recovery IV explained: LR carrier, Tri-Amino, taurine and magnesium doses, hyponatremia screening, the WADA 100 mL per 12 h rule and 2026 prices.
- [Post-Bariatric Surgery & GI Malabsorption IV Therapy](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/bariatric-malabsorption-hydration/): IV hydration and vitamin replacement after gastric sleeve or Roux-en-Y and in Crohn’s, colitis or POTS: thiamine, B12, iron, zinc, red flags and pricing.
- [Hair, Skin & Cellular Glow IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/beauty-biotin-collagen-glow/): Beauty IV drip formulation: biotin, vitamin C for collagen synthesis and glutathione, plus the FDA warning on biotin skewing troponin and thyroid lab tests.
- [Glutathione IV Push & Antioxidant Protocol (600 mg to 2,000 mg)](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/glutathione-iv-push/): Glutathione IV push dosing from 600 to 2,000 mg: why it follows the vitamin bag, push vs piggyback rate, storage, screening, evidence and add-on pricing.
- [Acute Hangover, Dehydration & GI Recovery IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/hangover-acute-recovery/): Hangover IV protocol: 1 L Lactated Ringer’s, B vitamins, magnesium, GFE rules for Rx ondansetron and ketorolac, red flags, and lounge vs mobile pricing.
- [High-Dose Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/high-dose-vitamin-c/): High-dose IV vitamin C from 5 g to 50 g+: oral vs IV pharmacokinetics, G6PD screening above 15 g, sterile water dilution math, infusion rate and pricing.
- [Immune Defense & Viral Recovery IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/immune-defense-zinc-vitamin-c/): Immune IV drip formulation: ascorbic acid 2.5–15 g, zinc sulfate limits, B-complex, vitamin D3 IM and glutathione, with G6PD, copper and osmolarity rules.
- [Outpatient Iron Infusions & Home Biologics (IVIG) Overview](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/iron-infusions-specialty-biologics/): Venofer, Injectafer, Feraheme and Monoferric dosing, IVIG and home biologics, prior authorization, anaphylaxis readiness and specialty pharmacy coordination.
- [Intravenous Migraine & Refractory Headache Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/migraine-headache-relief/): Migraine IV protocol: magnesium sulfate 1–2 g, B2, B6, Rx ketorolac and antiemetics, emergency department vs mobile care, red flags and lounge vs mobile cost.
- [Myers’ Cocktail IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/myers-cocktail/): Myers’ Cocktail IV formulation table, osmolarity math, NS vs LR carrier choice, infusion rate, screening rules and 2025–2026 lounge vs mobile price ranges.
- [NAD+ IV Infusion Protocol (250 mg to 1,000 mg)](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/nad-plus-infusion/): NAD+ IV dosing from 250 to 1,000 mg, slow titration over 2–4 hours, side effects, glutathione pairing, screening and 2025–2026 lounge vs mobile pricing.
- [Lactated Ringer’s vs 0.9% Normal Saline in IV Therapy](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/normal-saline-vs-lactated-ringers/): Lactated Ringer’s vs 0.9% normal saline: electrolytes, osmolarity, hyperchloremic acidosis, lactate metabolism, ceftriaxone-calcium rules and drip pricing.
- [Prenatal Hydration & Hyperemesis Gravidarum (NVP) IV Protocol](https://ivconnection.com/iv-drips/prenatal-morning-sickness-hydration/): IV hydration for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: OB clearance, thiamine before dextrose, B6, antiemetic choices, excluded ingredients and red flags.

## Practice guides for nurses & clinics
- [Cold-Chain Logistics & Medication Storage in Mobile IV Vehicles](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/cold-chain-mobile-medication-storage/): Keep NAD+, glutathione, ascorbic acid and B12 in range in a nurse vehicle: USP storage ranges, data loggers, excursion response and beyond-use dating rules.
- [Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) and the Friendly PC-MSO Structure for IV Clinics](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/cpom-friendly-pc-mso-model/): How IV clinics comply with CPOM: the physician-owned Friendly PC, the MSO, fair market value management fees, fee-splitting risk and state-by-state tiers.
- [FDA Section 503A vs 503B Outsourcing Facilities: Sourcing Sterile IV Nutrients Legally](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/fda-503a-vs-503b-compounding-pharmacies/): When an IV clinic needs a 503B outsourcing facility vs a 503A pharmacy, how office stock works, and how to verify CoAs, sterility and endotoxin data.
- [Good Faith Exams and Telehealth Patient Clearance for Mobile IV Therapy](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/good-faith-exam-gfe-telehealth/): How Good Faith Exams work for mobile IV:synchronous vs asynchronous rules by state, why RNs cannot prescribe, $27–$35 exam costs and renewal intervals.
- [Running Group IV Events, Corporate Wellness Days & Drip Parties](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/group-events-corporate-drip-parties/): Staffing ratios, per-guest GFE pre-clearance, venue agreements, immediate-use limits and 10/15/20% group pricing tiers for mobile IV drip parties and events.
- [Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion RN Subcontracting](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/home-infusion-specialty-pharmacy-subcontracting/): How infusion RNs and nursing agencies win specialty pharmacy visit contracts: CPT 99601/99602, CMS HIT G0068–G0070, rates, credentialing and audit traps.
- [Accepting HSA/FSA Cards, Writing LMNs & Issuing Superbills](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/hsa-fsa-acceptance-superbills/): When IV therapy counts as IRC §213(d) medical care, how MCC codes and IIAS affect card approval, what a valid LMN contains and when superbills make sense.
- [Medical Director Requirements, Responsibilities and Monthly Retainer Benchmarks](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/medical-director-requirements-cost/): What a supervising MD/DO does for an IV practice: protocol sign-off, chart audits, adverse event cover, account sponsorship, and retainers by state and menu.
- [Malpractice & Liability Insurance for Mobile IV Practices](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/mobile-iv-malpractice-insurance/): Claims-made vs occurrence, tail coverage, off-premises and hired auto endorsements, medical director limits and premium benchmarks for mobile IV practices.
- [The Nurse Licensure Compact & Multistate Mobile IV Practice](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/nurse-licensure-compact-nlc-mobile-iv/): How a multistate RN licence works for mobile IV nurses in border metros, why it never changes a state’s scope or delegation law, and what states require.
- [Clinical Standing Orders, Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria, and Emergency Protocols for Mobile IV](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/standing-orders-emergency-protocols/): IV standing orders: inclusion and exclusion criteria, vital sign cutoffs, the mobile emergency kit, and anaphylaxis, syncope and infiltration protocols.
- [How to Start a Legally Compliant Mobile IV Therapy Business as an RN](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/start-mobile-iv-business-rn/): Start a compliant mobile IV business as an RN: entity structure by state, medical director and GFE costs, startup budget, unit economics and a 90-day ramp.
- [USP <797> Sterile Compounding Compliance and Immediate-Use Rules for IV Hydration Clinics](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/usp-797-sterile-compounding-rules/): USP <797> (2023) for IV clinics: Category 1, 2 and 3 CSPs, immediate-use limits of 3 sterile products and 4 hours, and how to pass a board inspection.
- [Vascular Access Standards for PIV, Midline & PICC Care](https://ivconnection.com/for-providers/vascular-access-picc-midline-standards/): INS 2024 Standards applied to mobile and home infusion: catheter gauge selection, the two-attempt rule, midlines, PICC dressing care, flushing and occlusion.

## State IV therapy laws & metro guides
- [California IV Therapy Laws & Mobile IV Practice Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/california/): Strict CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $1,200–$2,200/mo; NLC not a member; metros Los Angeles, San Diego, SF Bay Area
- [Texas IV Therapy Laws & Mobile IV Practice Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/texas/): Strict CPOM; NP Restricted (supervision / protocol); GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $1,200–$2,000/mo; NLC member; metros Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
- [Florida IV Therapy Laws & Mobile IV Practice Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/florida/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $800–$1,500/mo; NLC member; metros Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Palm Beach
- [New York IV Therapy Laws & NYC Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/new-york/): Strict CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $1,400–$2,500/mo; NLC not a member; metros Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Hamptons
- [Nevada IV Therapy Laws & Las Vegas Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/nevada/): Moderate CPOM; NP Full practice authority; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,000–$1,800/mo; NLC not a member; metros Las Vegas, Reno
- [Arizona IV Therapy Laws & Mobile IV Practice Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/arizona/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Full practice authority; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $800–$1,500/mo; NLC member; metros Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson
- [Colorado IV Therapy Laws & Mountain Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/colorado/): Strict CPOM; NP Full practice authority; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,100–$1,900/mo; NLC member; metros Denver, Aspen, Vail, Boulder
- [Illinois IV Therapy Laws & Chicago Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/illinois/): Strict CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $1,200–$2,000/mo; NLC not a member; metros Chicago, Naperville, Evanston
- [Georgia IV Therapy Laws & Atlanta Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/georgia/): Moderate CPOM; NP Restricted (supervision / protocol); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,000–$1,800/mo; NLC member; metros Atlanta, Savannah
- [North Carolina IV Therapy Laws & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/north-carolina/): Moderate CPOM; NP Restricted (supervision / protocol); GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $1,000–$1,800/mo; NLC member; metros Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham
- [Tennessee IV Therapy Laws & Nashville Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/tennessee/): Moderate CPOM; NP Restricted (supervision / protocol); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,000–$1,800/mo; NLC member; metros Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
- [Utah IV Therapy Laws & Mobile IV Practice Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/utah/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $800–$1,500/mo; NLC member; metros Salt Lake City, Park City
- [Washington State IV Therapy Laws & Seattle Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/washington/): Moderate CPOM; NP Full practice authority; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,100–$1,900/mo; NLC member; metros Seattle, Bellevue
- [Massachusetts IV Therapy Laws & Boston Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/massachusetts/): Moderate CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,200–$2,100/mo; NLC pending; metros Boston, Cambridge
- [Pennsylvania IV Therapy Laws & Mobile IV Practice Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/pennsylvania/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Reduced (collaborative agreement); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
- [Ohio IV Therapy Laws, TDDD Licensing & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/ohio/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Reduced (collaborative agreement); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
- [Michigan IV Therapy Laws, CPOM Ownership & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/michigan/): Strict CPOM; NP Restricted (supervision / protocol); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,100–$1,900/mo; NLC not a member; metros Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor
- [Virginia IV Therapy Laws, Pharmacy Enforcement & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/virginia/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach
- [New Jersey IV Therapy Laws, Practice Ownership & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/new-jersey/): Strict CPOM; NP Reduced (collaborative agreement); GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $1,300–$2,300/mo; NLC member; metros Jersey City, Hoboken, Jersey Shore
- [Maryland IV Therapy Laws, CRNP Ownership & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/maryland/): Moderate CPOM; NP Full practice authority; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,000–$1,800/mo; NLC member; metros Baltimore, Bethesda, Annapolis
- [Minnesota IV Therapy Laws, CPOM Rules & Twin Cities Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/minnesota/): Moderate CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,000–$1,800/mo; NLC not a member; metros Minneapolis, St. Paul
- [Missouri IV Therapy Laws, Collaborative Practice & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/missouri/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Restricted (supervision / protocol); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $800–$1,500/mo; NLC member; metros St. Louis, Kansas City, Branson / Ozarks
- [Indiana IV Therapy Laws, Collaboration Rules & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/indiana/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Reduced (collaborative agreement); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $800–$1,500/mo; NLC member; metros Indianapolis, Carmel / Fishers
- [Wisconsin IV Therapy Laws, Delegation Rules & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/wisconsin/): Moderate CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros Milwaukee, Madison
- [Oregon IV Therapy Laws, SB 951 MSO Rules & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/oregon/): Strict CPOM; NP Full practice authority; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $1,200–$2,000/mo; NLC not a member; metros Portland, Bend
- [South Carolina IV Therapy Laws, Joint Board Guidance & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/south-carolina/): Moderate CPOM; NP Restricted (supervision / protocol); GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros Charleston, Hilton Head, Greenville
- [Alabama IV Therapy Laws, BME IV Hydration Position & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/alabama/): Moderate CPOM; NP Reduced (collaborative agreement); GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros Birmingham, Huntsville, Gulf Shores
- [Louisiana IV Therapy Laws, LSBN & LSBME Scope & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/louisiana/): Moderate CPOM; NP Reduced (collaborative agreement); GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros New Orleans, Baton Rouge
- [Kentucky IV Therapy Laws, KBN Guidance & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/kentucky/): Moderate CPOM; NP Reduced (collaborative agreement); GFE synchronous evaluation expected; medical director $900–$1,600/mo; NLC member; metros Louisville, Lexington
- [Oklahoma IV Therapy Laws, Nursing Guidelines & Mobile IV Guide](https://ivconnection.com/states/oklahoma/): Permissive / weak CPOM; NP Full after transition hours; GFE prescriber order + documented GFE; medical director $800–$1,500/mo; NLC member; metros Oklahoma City, Tulsa

## 2025-2026 self-pay price benchmarks (per person, national median)
| Protocol | Volume | Lounge | Mobile | Time |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pure Hydration / Electrolyte Reset | 500–1,000 mL | $100–$145 | $165–$225 | 30-45 min |
| Classic Myers’ Cocktail | 500–1,000 mL | $165–$225 | $225–$295 | 45-60 min |
| Acute Recovery / Hangover & GI Relief | 1,000 mL | $195–$265 | $250–$350 | 45-60 min |
| High-Dose Immune Defense | 500–1,000 mL | $210–$290 | $275–$375 | 45-60 min |
| Athletic / Marathon Recovery | 1,000 mL | $215–$285 | $275–$365 | 45-60 min |
| Migraine & Acute Headache Protocol | 1,000 mL | $195–$260 | $250–$345 | 45-60 min |
| NAD+ Cellular & Neuro-Regenerative | 500–1,000 mL | $375–$850 | $450–$1,100 | 120-240 min |
| Prenatal Nausea & Hydration (NVP) | 1,000 mL | $175–$245 | $225–$325 | 45-75 min |
| Hair, Skin & Glow | 500 mL | $185–$250 | $240–$320 | 45-60 min |

Group tiers: 3-5 people 10% off, 6-9 15% off, 10+ 20% off. Add-ons: Glutathione 1,000 mg IV push +$45; Rx Ondansetron (Zofran) 4–8 mg IV +$35; Rx Ketorolac (Toradol) 15–30 mg IV +$35; Biotin +$30; Methylcobalamin / hydroxocobalamin B12 IM +$30; Vitamin D3 50,000 IU IM +$40.

## B2B benchmarks
- Supervising medical director: $800-$1,500/month (hydration/vitamin menu); $1,500-$2,500+ (NAD+, peptides, GLP-1, fleets, strict CPOM states)
- Telehealth Good Faith Exam: $27-$35 per clearance; valid 6-12 months for unchanged wellness protocols; per encounter for Rx (ondansetron, ketorolac)
- USP <797> immediate-use: no more than 3 sterile products, administration begins within 4 hours, no batching; stock preparations from FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities, patient-specific from 503A
- Home infusion subcontracting: CPT 99601 $110-$165 (first 2 h), 99602 $55-$85 per additional hour; midline/PICC procedures $150-$250+
- Entity structure: strict CPOM -> Friendly PC (physician-owned) + MSO with FMV management agreement; moderate -> Physician- or NP-owned PC/PLLC; MSO common for non-clinical investors; permissive -> Clinician-owned PLLC or LLC with written medical director agreement