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Chloride Magnesium Chloride Dextrose Chloride Chloride Lactate shortage status

Widespread shortage

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

Chloride Magnesium Chloride Dextrose Chloride Chloride Lactate is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 3 of 5 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Aug 31, 2026.
Products affected
3 of 5
In shortage since
Aug 7, 2025
Est. full return
Aug 31, 2026
Reports on file
6
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
NXSTAGE PUREFLOW SOLUTION RFP-207-CAN
5.552G 0.102G 1.1G 0.075G 0.221G 8.408G · SOLUTION · NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC
DIN 02443287 · since Aug 7, 2025, est. end Aug 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NXSTAGE PUREFLOW SOLUTION RFP-204-CAN
1.1G 5.844G 0.221G 0.075G 0.102G 7.473G · SOLUTION · NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC
DIN 02443279 · since Nov 26, 2025, est. end Aug 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NXSTAGE PUREFLOW SOLUTION RFP-209-CAN
0.221G 0.15G 1.1G 5.552G 8.408G 0.102G · SOLUTION · NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC
DIN 02443295 · since Nov 26, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NXSTAGE PUREFLOW DIALYSATE CONCENTRATE (SAK 305)
176.5G 23.1G 2.13G 4.63G 1.57G 116.6G · SOLUTION · NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC
DIN 02363658 · ended May 15, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
NXSTAGE PUREFLOW DIALYSATE CONCENTRATE (SAK 303)
176.5G 23.1G 2.13G 4.63G 1.57G 116.6G · SOLUTION · NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC
DIN 02363623 · ended May 15, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
NXSTAGE PUREFLOW SOLUTION RFP-209-CAN
8.408G 1.1G 0.102G 0.221G 0.15G 5.552G · SOLUTION · NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC
DIN 02443295 · ended Mar 11, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

Chloride Magnesium Chloride Dextrose Chloride Chloride Lactate is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by NXSTAGE MEDICAL 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 Magnesium Chloride Dextrose Chloride Chloride Lactate is classified under “HEMODIALYTICS AND HEMOFILTRATES” (ATC B05ZA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Chloride Magnesium Chloride Dextrose Chloride Chloride Lactate be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Chloride Magnesium Chloride Dextrose Chloride Chloride Lactate 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.