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ATC B05XA19 · Electrolyte Solutions · updated 4 Nov 2026

Calcium Gluconate shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Calcium Gluconate has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Calcium Gluconate shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Calcium Gluconate is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since1 Jan 202522 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonActive ingredient shortage
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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
202520262027CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10% (500 mLCALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10% (500 mL)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
Baxter1 BAX

Listed: Baxter BAX · 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 GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10% (500 mL)BAXTER CORPORATION1 Jan 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient

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

Questions

Is there a Calcium Gluconate shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Calcium Gluconate is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

When will Calcium Gluconate be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Calcium Gluconate in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: active ingredient shortage. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Calcium Gluconate shortages?

Baxter.