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CA ATC B05XA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Potassium Chloride shortage in Canada
Is there a Potassium Chloride shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Potassium Chloride products are reported short in Canada, the first since 20 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Belgium, Czechia, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE (1 x 100mL vial / fiole) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 20 Jul 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE (10 x 20mL vial / fiole) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 20 Jul 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing 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.