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Chlorhexidine Gluconate shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Chlorhexidine Gluconate products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 6 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageAPO-CHLORHEXIDINE ORAL RINSE
0.12% · LIQUID · APOTEX INC
DIN 02242329 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPMS-CHLORHEXIDINE WITHOUT ALCOHOL
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02493160 · ended Jun 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPERICHLOR WITHOUT ALCOHOL
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02493160 · ended Jan 26, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedDENTICARE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE 0.12%
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · AMD MEDICOM INC
DIN 02240526
DiscontinuedDENTICARE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE 0.12%
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · AMD MEDICOM INC
DIN 02240526
ResolvedPERICHLOR
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02240433 · ended Mar 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPERICHLOR
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02240433 · ended Jul 28, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBAXEDIN PRE-OP
0.5% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01936441 · ended Aug 4, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedDENTICARE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE ORAL RINSE 0.12%
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · AMD MEDICOM INC
DIN 02240526 · ended May 21, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBAXEDIN PRE-OP
0.5% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01936441 · ended Jan 29, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedBAXEDIN LIQ 20%
20% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00658413 · ended May 11, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedPERICHLOR
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02240433 · ended Dec 23, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 16 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is classified under “STOMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS” (ATC A01AB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Chlorhexidine Gluconate 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 Chlorhexidine Gluconate 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.
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.