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Bicarbonate shortage status

Shortage anticipated

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

A shortage of Bicarbonate is anticipated but not yet confirmed. 1 product(s) have anticipated-shortage reports on file with Health Canada.
Products affected
0 of 8
Reports on file
39

Reports by product

Anticipated
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00261998 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION, USP
84MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02486636 · ended Jan 26, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02541904 · ended Dec 1, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00261998
Discontinued
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00261998
Resolved
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00261998 · ended Aug 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00261998 · ended Aug 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
42MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00261971
Discontinued
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
75MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038083
Resolved
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
42MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00261971 · ended Aug 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02541904 · ended Jul 24, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
84MG · SOLUTION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02516225 · ended May 28, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.

Showing 12 of 39 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Bicarbonate to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.

Bicarbonate is classified under “I.V. SOLUTION ADDITIVES” (ATC B05XA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Bicarbonate be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Bicarbonate in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

Related drugs (i.v. solution additives)

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.