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Chloride shortage status

Discontinued

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

Chloride products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
3

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Discontinued
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 MEQ IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE
0.9G 0.15G · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 02299100
Resolved
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 MEQ IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE
0.15G 0.9G · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 02299100 · ended Feb 14, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Discontinued
40(MEQ)MMOL/L POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN/ET 0.9% CHLORURE DE SODIUM/SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
0.3G 0.9G · SOLUTION · HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
DIN 02299119

What's happening

One or more Chloride products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Chloride is classified under “I.V. SOLUTIONS” (ATC B05BB).

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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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.