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CA ATC B05AA55 · updated 6 Nov 2026

Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions shortage in Canada

Is there a Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 6 Nov 2026, 2 Blood Substitutes and Plasma Protein Fractions products are reported short in Canada. The company estimate for the return is 31 May 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

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

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.