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Dextrose Dextran shortage status

No current shortage

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

Dextrose Dextran has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

Resolved
LMD 10% IN DEXTROSE 5%
5% 10% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00224235 · ended Jul 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LMD 10% IN DEXTROSE 5%
5% 10% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00224235 · ended Apr 4, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LMD 10% IN DEXTROSE 5%
50MG 100MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00224235 · ended Jun 10, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LMD 10% IN DEXTROSE 5%
50MG 100MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 00224235 · ended Jul 4, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Dextrose Dextran. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Dextrose Dextran be back in stock in Canada?

Dextrose Dextran has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Dextrose Dextran in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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.