Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Stanhexidine, Chloraprep One-Step) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Also sold as: Stanhexidine, Chloraprep One-Step, Chloraprep, Baxedin
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.
An antiseptic solution used to disinfect the skin before medical procedures.
Products affected
1 / 5
In shortage since
Jun 2, 2026
Reports on file
11
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.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
CHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · since Jun 2, 2026, no end estimate · manufacturing investigation
Anticipated
CHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended Jun 13, 2026 · Manufacturing investigation.
Shortage Avoided as of May 19, 2026
Resolved
CHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended May 19, 2026 · Manufacturing investigation
Resolved
CHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Reason for Shortage: Production Constraints on the 26ml lines in February.
Resolved
CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · CAREFUSION CANADA ULC
DIN 02160757 · ended Mar 20, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CHLORAPREP
70%
2% · SOLUTION · BECTON DICKINSON CANADA INC.
DIN 02484374 · ended Mar 20, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
STANHEXIDINE 4% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
4%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938983 · ended Jun 12, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
STANHEXIDINE 2% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
2%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938991 · ended Jan 17, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
STANHEXIDINE 2% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
2%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938991 · ended Nov 7, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
STANHEXIDINE 4% WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 4%
4%
4% · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 01938983 · ended Sep 28, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BAXEDIN 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: manufacturing investigation. 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
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine Gluconate used for?
An antiseptic solution used to disinfect the skin before medical procedures.
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.
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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.