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Chloride Dextran (Lmd) shortage status

Shortage anticipated

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 5, 2026

A shortage of Chloride Dextran is anticipated but not yet confirmed. 1 product(s) have anticipated-shortage reports on file with Health Canada.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
3

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Anticipated
LMD 10% IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE
0.9% 10% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00224227 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LMD 10% IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE
0.9% 10% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00224227 · ended Dec 11, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LMD 10% IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE
0.9% 10% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00224227 · ended Dec 7, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Chloride Dextran to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.

Chloride Dextran is classified under “BLOOD AND RELATED PRODUCTS” (ATC B05AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Chloride Dextran 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 Dextran 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (blood and related products)

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.

Dextrose Dextran (Lmd) Shortage anticipated 0 of 1 reported products affected Albumin (Draximage Maa) Widespread shortage 1 of 1 reported products affected · est. return Jan 31, 2027

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.