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Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine Gluconate shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine Gluconate products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 5 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Jun 2, 2026
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 shortageCHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · since Jun 2, 2026, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
AnticipatedCHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended Jun 13, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedCHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended May 19, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedCHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedCHLORAPREP ONE-STEP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · CAREFUSION CANADA ULC
DIN 02160757 · ended Mar 20, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedCHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended Mar 20, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSTANHEXIDINE 4% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
4%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938983 · ended Jun 12, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSTANHEXIDINE 2% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
2%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938991 · ended Jan 17, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSTANHEXIDINE 2% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
2%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938991 · ended Nov 7, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSTANHEXIDINE 4% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
4%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938983 · ended Sep 28, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBAXEDIN 2% - 70%
2%
70% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02251477 · ended Sep 13, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine Gluconate is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC..
The reported cause is: other (please describe in comments). 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.
Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine Gluconate is classified under “ANTISEPTICS AND DISINFECTANTS” (ATC D08AC).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine 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 Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine 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.
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.