Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Perichlor Without Alcohol, Perichlor) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 10, 2026
Also sold as: Perichlor Without Alcohol, Perichlor, Baxedin Pre-Op, Baxedin
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.
An antiseptic used to clean skin and reduce bacteria.
Products affected
1 / 6
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Reports on file
17
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
APO-CHLORHEXIDINE ORAL RINSE
0.12% · LIQUID · APOTEX INC
DIN 02242329 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-CHLORHEXIDINE WITHOUT ALCOHOL
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02493160 · ended Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-CHLORHEXIDINE WITHOUT ALCOHOL
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02493160 · ended Jun 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PERICHLOR WITHOUT ALCOHOL
0.12% · MOUTHWASH · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02493160 · ended Jan 26, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02240526 · ended May 21, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BAXEDIN PRE-OP
0.5% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01936441 · ended Jan 29, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BAXEDIN LIQ 20%
20% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00658413 · ended May 11, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
Showing 12 of 17 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
Aug 10, 2026
Shortage resolved
Jul 13, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate used for?
An antiseptic used to clean skin and reduce bacteria.
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.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.