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Heparin Dextrose shortage status

No current shortage

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

Heparin Dextrose has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
11

Reports by product

Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
10000UNIT 5G · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209721 · ended Dec 4, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209721 · ended Feb 8, 2022 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 20000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 4000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209713 · ended Jan 14, 2022 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
10000UNIT 5G · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209721 · ended Feb 26, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 20000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
4000UNIT 5G · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209713 · ended Nov 13, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209721 · ended Nov 13, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209721 · ended Dec 19, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 20000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 4000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209713 · ended Dec 18, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 20000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 4000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209713 · ended Feb 28, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209721 · ended Feb 28, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
HEPARIN SODIUM 25000UNITS IN 5% DEXTROSE INJ
5G 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC
DIN 02209721 · ended Nov 15, 2017 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Heparin Dextrose. Health Canada has 11 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Heparin Dextrose is classified under “ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS” (ATC B01AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Heparin Dextrose be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Heparin Dextrose 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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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.