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ATC B05AA55 · Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions · updated 6 Nov 2026

Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions shortage

As of 6 Nov 2026, Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions shortage?

Yes. As of 6 Nov 2026, Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 31 May 2027 (Canada).

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since–
Earliest return31 May 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Pfizer2 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group B05AA · Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions
Albumin7/16Gelatin Agents3/16Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CALMD 10% IN DEXTROSE 5% (12x500 ML) anticipatedPFIZER CANADA ULC29 Jan 202731 May 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CALMD 10% IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE (12X500 ML) anticipatedPFIZER CANADA ULC29 Jan 202731 May 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

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Questions

Is there a Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions shortage?

Yes. As of 6 Nov 2026, Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 31 May 2027 (Canada).

When will Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions be back in stock?

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

Why is Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions shortages?

Pfizer.