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Dextrose Nitroglycerin shortage status

No current shortage

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

Dextrose Nitroglycerin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A vasodilator given intravenously to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure and high blood pressure.

Products affected

0 / 2

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

NITROGLYCERIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ.-200MCG/ML

5G 20MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION

DIN 02145308 · ended Dec 15, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Resolved

NITROGLYCERIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ.-200MCG/ML

5G 20MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION

DIN 02145308 · ended Sep 15, 2025 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.

Resolved

NITROGLYCERIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ.-400MCG/ML

5G 40MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION

DIN 02145316 · ended May 21, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

NITROGLYCERIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ.-200MCG/ML

5G 20MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION

DIN 02145308 · ended Mar 18, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Dextrose Nitroglycerin. 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 Nitroglycerin is classified under “VASODILATORS USED IN CARDIAC DISEASES” (ATC C01DA).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Dextrose Nitroglycerin used for?

A vasodilator given intravenously to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure and high blood pressure.

When will Dextrose Nitroglycerin be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Dextrose Nitroglycerin 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.

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Related drugs (vasodilators used in cardiac diseases)

Isosorbide-5-mononitrate (Ismn) Partial shortage 1 of 5 reported products affected · est. return Nov 26, 2026 Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isdn) Discontinued 0 of 2 reported products affected Nitroglycerin (Transderm-Nitro) No current shortage

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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.