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Gluconate shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Gluconate products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Jan 1, 2025
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 shortageCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02523140 · since Jan 1, 2025, no end estimate · Shortage of an active ingredient.
ResolvedCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Feb 28, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Dec 31, 2022 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Nov 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Mar 4, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
94MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Oct 7, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
94MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Jul 24, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
94MG
4.5MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Apr 9, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Gluconate is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by BAXTER CORPORATION.
The reported cause is: shortage of an active ingredient. 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.
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Gluconate 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 Gluconate 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.
Related drugs
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.