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ATC B05XA07 · Electrolyte Solutions · updated 2 Nov 2026

Calcium Chloride shortage

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

Is there a Calcium Chloride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Calcium Chloride is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 30 Aug 2027 (Canada).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since13 Aug 20263 months ago
Earliest return30 Aug 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product 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

Timeline

Canada
2027CALCIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP (10 X10 ML ANCALCIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP (10 X10 ML ANSYR)today

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
Pfizer1 PFE

Listed: Pfizer PFE · NYSE

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
CACALCIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP (10 X10 ML ANSYR)PFIZER CANADA ULC13 Aug 202630 Aug 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

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

Questions

Is there a Calcium Chloride shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Calcium Chloride is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 30 Aug 2027 (Canada).

When will Calcium Chloride be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Aug 2027 in Canada; Canada: 30 Aug 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Calcium Chloride in short supply?

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

Which companies have Calcium Chloride shortages?

Pfizer.