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Water shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Water products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 11 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Feb 6, 2023
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 shortageSTERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP
100% · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02299186 · since Jul 1, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageBACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP
30ML · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038202 · since May 27, 2026, no end estimate · Demand increase for the drug.
Active shortageSTERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP
100% · LIQUID · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00038229 · since Apr 17, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageSTERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP
100% · LIQUID · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00038229 · since Feb 6, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageSTERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP
100% · LIQUID · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00038229 · since Jun 26, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageSTERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP
100% · LIQUID · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00038229 · since Apr 24, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP
30ML · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038202 · ended Feb 6, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP
30ML · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038202 · ended Dec 10, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP
30ML · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038202 · ended Oct 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP
30ML · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038202 · ended Aug 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSTERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP
100% · LIQUID · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02014882 · ended Mar 10, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
DiscontinuedSTERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP
100% · SOLUTION · ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
DIN 00038245
Showing 12 of 56 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Water is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by HIKMA CANADA LIMITED, PFIZER CANADA ULC, ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; demand increase for the drug. 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.
Water is classified under “ALL OTHER NON-THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS” (ATC V07AB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Water 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 Water 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.