PETNET SolutionsPartnership delivering outcomes

PETNET Solutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., operates the largest network of PET radiopharmacies, with over 50 locations worldwide. With a global network of integrated manufacturing operations and PET nuclear pharmacies, as well as partnerships with key pharmaceutical and industry partners, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions is uniquely able to offer access to PET tracers needed today, as well as those to expand clinical offerings in the future.

Siemens’ PETNET Solutions maintains stringent quality processes and high delivery reliability, so imaging centers can be confident in knowing the needs of their patients and referring physicians, as well as their bottom line, are being met.

Siemens’ PETNET Solution supports customers beyond reliably supplying doses by offering the clinical and business tools that enable them to refine skills and stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in order to maintain a competitive edge in a challenging economic environment.

With a highly educated staff averaging 10 years of industry experience, the experts at Siemens’ PETNET Solutions bring market insight and experience to develop a personalized plan for success for each customer. From securing new revenue streams to operating more efficiently and maximizing profit, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions is here to help grow your business.

In a changing industry, the right partner makes all the difference. For more than 17 years, Siemens' PETNET Solutions has been the leader in PET tracer delivery. We understand the challenges. We see the opportunities. And we are dedicated to helping keep patients—and their healthcare providers—healthy for years to come.

That's partnership delivering outcomes.

Clinical
• Multiple oncology PET tracers support diagnosis and staging of the disease
• Multiple cardiac PET tracers aid physicians in assessing ischemic heart disease conditions1

Operational
• >99% order fulfillment rate helps ensure ability to perform timely clinical evaluations of patients2
• Simplification of the dose ordering process with PETNET Direct online ordering system saves staff time on non-clinical tasks

Financial
• Average growth rate of 26% in PET/CT utilization as a result of successful execution of tailored growth strategies3 
• Up to 14% yearly income saved by monitoring cancellations and no-shows4

“PETNET has been our ‘go-to’ resource for many years. They have the right mix of tracers that we need, and they deliver on time. I appreciate their integrity and ability to deliver on their commitments. PETNET is also a trusted partner, with the expertise we need to grow our business. NCPIC’s staff relies on the marketing materials and industry updates they provide to us. More importantly, we always have someone to call if we need anything.”

Ruth Tesar
Chief Executive Officer
Northern California PET Imaging Center (NCPIC)
Sacramento, California, USA

“The PET/CT department at Imperial College NHS Trust thrives on having a high-quality radiopharmaceutical provider, and that is why we rely on PETNET. The range of their products is excellent and meets our clinical and academic requirements. Their flexibility and delivery reliability are exemplary and allow us to customise the workflow to achieve the best daily throughput. PETNET is also unique in providing educational and training facilities to our staff and international visitors, who are always impressed by the professional and generous attitude of PETNET staff.”

Professor Adil AL-Nahhas, FRCP
Chief of Service of Nuclear Medicine
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, England

Access Offered

Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company offers access to the most relevant tracers for oncology, neurology and cardiology PET imaging. Current collaborations with pharmaceutical and industry partners support customers’ research programs and help bring new PET tracers to market. This gives PET imaging centers the ability to expand clinical offerings, increase revenue and maintain leadership positions in PET/CT services.

Access Offered

World’s largest supplier of PET radiopharmaceuticals
With more than 50 locations around the globe, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company is the largest supplier of PET radiopharmaceuticals, delivering more than 800,000 doses to more than 2,800 imaging centers worldwide, each year. Since 1996, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company has delivered more than 6,000,000 doses worldwide.

Largest clinical trial network
The global footprint, as well as standardized equipment and processes across all locations, make Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company the ideal choice for customers interested in participating in multi-center clinical trials.


Widest portfolio of relevant PET tracers
Whether the focus is research or clinical, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company offers access to a robust portfolio of the most relevant PET tracers. A broad selection ensures access to tracers to evaluate:5

Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection

Sodium Fluoride F 18 Injection

Ammonia N13 Injection

Amyvid™ Florbetapir F 18 Injection

Axumin® Fluciclovine F 18 Injection

Additional tracers available – check with your local pharmacy.

Meet the growing demand
With the full array of PET tracers from Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company, imaging centers will be in a better position to meet the growing demand for PET imaging services. Expansion of clinical PET offerings potentially leads to increased revenue and a stronger market position as a PET/CT leader.

Confidence Delivered

Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company delivers confidence every day. Reliability is engineered into the business model, resulting in an order fulfillment rate of more than 99%6 on over 800,000 doses per year.

Confidence Delivered

The advantage of integration
From clinical trials to manufacturing and distribution, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions has vast experience in all aspects of the PET tracer business. As part of the Siemens family of companies, PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company has direct input into research and development of Siemens cyclotron and radiochemistry solutions, which enables optimal yields and maximized reliability.

Supporting your business
When an imaging center is confident in PET tracer delivery, it becomes easier to maintain patient schedules, reduce wait times and provide timely results to referring physicians. For more than 17 years, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company has delivered confidence, thus helping customers grow and succeed.

Reliable dose delivery
Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company has invested in redundant equipment for key processes to eliminate single points of failure, ensuring on-time dose delivery to customers. This SafetyNet™ program also enables a rapid increase in production to meet market demand. And, to ensure maximum uptime for all equipment, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company has implemented real-time production monitoring across all locations. Stringent monitoring of key performance indicators and 24/7 in-house support and service enables global network delivery to run smoothly and efficiently.

Commitment to customers
To further prove our commitment to customers, Siemens’s PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company is the first-and-only national commercial manufacturer to submit and gain approval for an ANDA for fludeoxyglucose F 18 injection (18F FDG).
Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company submitted and obtained Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of 18F FDG well in advance of industry requirements. In addition, PET cGMP requirements have been implemented at all manufacturing sites throughout Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company worldwide network.

Skills Refined

Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company provides a range of tools and services to refine staff skills and competencies in order to stay competitive in the market.

Skills Refined

MI PET Source: your comprehensive resource for growth
MI PET Source™ is an exclusive online portal created for PETNET Solutions customers. From a wide range of clinical tools to the latest reimbursement information and outreach marketing kits, MI PET Source assists in facilitating the education and communication of the value of PET/CT to ordering physicians. MI PET Source is an invaluable resource for building and educating a clinical practice.

Ongoing training and support5
PETNET Solutions offers on-site continuing education (CE) training to ensure staff is up-to-date with the latest advancements in PET imaging. By refining clinical and business skills, PETNET Solutions helps you deliver quality services and become the provider of choice for patients and referring physicians.

Take advantage of the comprehensive suite of practice education tools at:

Growth Personalized

Formulating an effective business strategy is a formidable challenge for many imaging centers. Siemens’ PETNET Solutions’ Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company highly experienced staff, with an average of more than ten years of industry experience, guides every customer in developing and implementing a tailored business strategy.

Growth Personalized

Trusted partner to power growth
Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company establishes a true partnership with customers. As a result of this partnership, gap analyses can be performed to uncover hidden opportunities to maximize cost savings, identify growth potential and increase patient referrals.

PETNET Direct: online ordering and practice management5
PETNET Direct online dose ordering provides 24/7 convenience and flexibility.
In addition to placing orders online, customers also can track patient visit data, such as diagnosis, staging and restaging. In addition, streamlined practice management tools enable quick and easy reporting on a variety of metrics.

Expert market research
Detailed research reports provide customers with a comprehensive view of the local market and assist in identifying new opportunities to capture additional market share.

Clinical trial guidance
Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company has on-going collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and industry. This connection provides unique opportunities for customers to participate in clinical trials. Siemens' PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company provides not only access to tracers but also the training and support to facilitate their participation in the clinical trial.

Successful business strategy support
Even in a difficult business environment, the right business strategy will enable growth by driving efficiencies and securing new revenue streams. On average, Siemens’ PETNET Solutions’ Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company customers experience a 26% increase in PET/CT utilization as a result of successful execution of personalized growth strategies.7

Personalized process for growth
Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Inc., A Siemens Healthineers Company offers customers a personalized strategy for growth. The process starts with a local market assessment and joint business planning. The second step in the process is a recommended action plan that is easy for imaging centers to follow. The process ends with reviewing clinical and financial results.

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