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ATC B05CX03 · Other Irrigating Solutions · updated 2 Nov 2026

Glycine shortage

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

Is there a Glycine shortage?

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

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since–
Earliest return30 Sep 2027company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
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

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Icu Medical1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group B05CX · Other Irrigating Solutions
Combinations1/16Glucose1/16Glycine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAGLYCINE IRRIGATION USP (3000 mL) discontinuationICU MEDICAL CANADA INCnot given30 Sep 2027Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Glycine shortage?

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

When will Glycine be back in stock?

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

Why is Glycine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Glycine shortages?

Icu Medical.