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Chloride shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Chloride products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 19 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
2 / 19
In shortage since
Jul 25, 2022
Reports on file
153
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 shortage
0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02304341 · since Jul 1, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037834 · since Jul 25, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037834 · since Oct 7, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037834 · since Jan 6, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037834 · since Oct 14, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Anticipated
SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037842 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037842 · ended May 13, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037826 · ended May 29, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037826 · ended Feb 6, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP
9MG · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00037826 · ended Jan 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION, USP
900MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 00786160 · ended Nov 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
SODIUM CHLORIDE BACTERIOSTATIC INJ
9MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 00402249 · ended Oct 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Chloride is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by HIKMA CANADA LIMITED, ICU MEDICAL CANADA 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.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Chloride 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 Chloride 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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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.