Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Some Chloride products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 19 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 14, 2026.
Products affected
3 / 19
In shortage since
Jul 25, 2022
Est. full return
Aug 14, 2026
Reports on file
154
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
SODIUM CHLORIDE BACTERIOSTATIC INJ
9MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 00402249 · since Jul 21, 2026, est. end Aug 14, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Chloride is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED, 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
Jul 29, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
When will Chloride be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 14, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
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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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.