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ATC B05XA04 · Electrolyte Solutions · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ammonium Chloride shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Ammonium Chloride has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Sweden), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there an Ammonium Chloride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ammonium Chloride is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Sweden). New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since1 Nov 20261 days ago
Earliest return31 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Sweden
2027Addex-Ammoniumklorid 4 mmol/ml InjektionsflaAddex-Ammoniumklorid 4 mmol/ml Injektionsflaska, 10 x 20 mltoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Fresenius Kabi1 FRE

Listed: Fresenius Kabi FRE · Xetra

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group B05XA · Electrolyte Solutions
Potassium Chloride4/16Magnesium Sulfate3/16Sodium Bicarbonate3/16Sodium Phosphate2/16Ammonium Chloride1/16Calcium Chloride1/16Calcium Gluconate1/16Cardioplegia Solutions1/16Potassium Phosphate, Incl. Combinations with Other Potassium Salts1/16Sodium Acetate1/16Sodium Chloride1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
SEAddex-Ammoniumklorid 4 mmol/ml Injektionsflaska, 10 x 20 mlFresenius Kabi AB1 Nov 202631 Jan 2027Not stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Ammonium Chloride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ammonium Chloride is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. The earliest expected return is 31 Jan 2027 (Sweden). New since 3 Oct 2026: Sweden.

When will Ammonium Chloride be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Jan 2027 in Sweden; Sweden: 31 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Ammonium Chloride in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Ammonium Chloride shortages?

Fresenius Kabi.