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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 7 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Oct 23, 2014
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 shortagePOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE
200mEq · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02480034 · since May 1, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageSLO-POT
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00554308 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageSLO-POT
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00554308 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageSLO-POT
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00554308 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP
149MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00037869 · ended Jun 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE
20mEq · SOLUTION
SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 00402206 · ended Dec 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE
200mEq · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02480034 · ended Nov 7, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP
149MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00037869 · ended May 31, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE
20mEq · SOLUTION
SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 00402206 · ended Oct 24, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP
149MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00037869 · ended May 31, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE
20mEq · SOLUTION
SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 00402206 · ended Oct 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE
20mEq · SOLUTION
SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 00402206 · ended Jun 7, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 39 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 OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED, BIOMED PHARMA.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments). 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.
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.