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Iodine Selenium Chromium Manganese Copper Zinc shortage status

Discontinued

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

Iodine Selenium Chromium Manganese Copper Zinc products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Reports by product

Discontinued

MICRO PLUS 6 (CONCENTRATE)

75MCG 60MCG 10MCG 0.5MG 1MG 5MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02091127

Resolved

MICRO PLUS 6 (CONCENTRATE)

75MCG 60MCG 10MCG 0.5MG 1MG 5MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02091127 · ended Oct 25, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

One or more Iodine Selenium Chromium Manganese Copper Zinc products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Iodine Selenium Chromium Manganese Copper Zinc is classified under “I.V. SOLUTION ADDITIVES” (ATC B05XA).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

When will Iodine Selenium Chromium Manganese Copper Zinc 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 Iodine Selenium Chromium Manganese Copper Zinc 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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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.