#$%^&*AU2015255176A120151126.pdf#####CHLORITE FORMULATIONS, AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Described herein are chlorite formulations having a pH between about 7 and about 8.5, wherein the chlorite 5 formulations are substantially free of deleterious non-chlorite components. Described herein are chlorite formulations, including pharmaceutical formulations, which are formulated for systemic, parenteral, or intravenous administration. Described herein are methods of preparing and methods of using the chlorite formulations described herein.