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ATC B05CB10 · Salt Solutions · updated 2 Nov 2026

Combinations shortage

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

Is there a Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Combinations is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since15 Apr 201610.5 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Canada
20222023202420252026ODAN BALANCED SALT SOLUTION (250 mL; 500 mL)ODAN BALANCED SALT SOLUTION (250 mL; 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
Odan1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group B05CB · Salt Solutions
Sodium Bicarbonate2/16Sodium Chloride2/16Combinations1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAODAN BALANCED SALT SOLUTION (250 mL; 500 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing 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 Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Combinations is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

When will Combinations be back in stock?

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

Why is Combinations in short supply?

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

Which companies have Combinations shortages?

Odan.