Infusion therapy involves the administration of medication, nutrition, or other fluids from a reservoir container into the patient's circulatory system through an infusion line. Although more commonly performed in a hospital or other in-patient setting, infusion therapy may also be administered at home as a result of technological advances in drug delivery and growing cost containment initiatives. The number of patients receiving home infusion therapy continues to rise. In 2001, about 1.1 million patients received home infusion therapy. By 2008, that number had increased to 1.8 million, reflecting greater than 9% annual growth. Knowledge Source provides a current comprehensive report on more than 60 of the leading infusion therapy providers in its Infusion Therapies Market Overview. Knowledge Source also identifies the key issues and trends affecting the market. Each infusion therapy provider profile includes (when available): company background, products and services, and recent activities.