Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 10, 2026
Some Lactate Dextrose Magnesium Chloride products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 6 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 12, 2026.
Products affected
2 / 6
In shortage since
Aug 4, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 12, 2026
Reports on file
14
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
DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM
DIN 00865095 · ended Feb 6, 2018 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Showing 12 of 14 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Lactate Dextrose Magnesium Chloride is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by VANTIVE ULC.
The reported causes are: delay in production; delay in production. 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.
Lactate Dextrose Magnesium Chloride is classified under “HEMODIALYTICS AND HEMOFILTRATES” (ATC B05ZA).
Recent changes
Aug 10, 2026
New report filed
Aug 10, 2026
New report filed
Aug 10, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
When will Lactate Dextrose Magnesium Chloride be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 12, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Lactate Dextrose Magnesium Chloride 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.