Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Chloride Magnesium Dextrose 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.
An intravenous electrolyte and sugar solution used to replace fluids and minerals.
Products affected
3 / 5
In shortage since
Aug 7, 2025
Est. full return
Aug 31, 2026
Reports on file
6
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).
DIN 02363658 · ended May 15, 2019 · Low market demand for 2 L size (produces 40 L of dialysate). The same dialysate formulation remains available in a 3 L size (produces 60 L of dialysate)
DIN 02363623 · ended May 15, 2019 · Low market demand for 2.5 L size (produces 50 L of dialysate). The same dialysate formulation remains available in a 3 L size (produces 60 L of dialysate)
DIN 02443295 · ended Mar 11, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.
What's happening
Chloride Magnesium Dextrose 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 Dextrose Lactate is classified under “HEMODIALYTICS AND HEMOFILTRATES” (ATC B05ZA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Chloride Magnesium Dextrose Lactate used for?
An intravenous electrolyte and sugar solution used to replace fluids and minerals.
When will Chloride Magnesium Dextrose 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 Dextrose 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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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.