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.
Products affected
1 / 2
In shortage since
Jan 1, 2025
Reports on file
8
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.
Independent services, not affiliated with rxstat; referral fees may apply. Free options exist depending on your province. In an emergency call 911; free health advice at 811.
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02523140 · since Jan 1, 2025, no end estimate · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Feb 28, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Dec 31, 2022 · Effective May. 2, 2022, will be placed on allocation. Contract customers will be allocated 150% historical monthly demand.
Resolved
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Nov 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
100MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Mar 4, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
94MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Oct 7, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%
94MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02141019 · ended Jul 24, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CALCIUM 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
No changes recorded yet.
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.
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Possible alternatives in the same class
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.