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ATC B05CB01 · Salt Solutions · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sodium Chloride shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Sodium Chloride has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Italy), covering 5 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Sodium Chloride shortage?

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

Countries2/16
Products5packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since25 Jul 20224.3 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada4 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly1 product shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CanadaItaly
2023202420252026SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1000 mL)SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1000 mL)SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (250 mL)SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (250 mL)SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (500 mL)SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (500 mL)SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1500 mL)SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1500 mL)SODIO CLORURO GALENICA SENESESODIO CLORURO GALENICA SENESEtoday

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
Icu Medical4Galenica Senese1

Compared with similar medicines

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

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CASODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1000 mL)ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC25 Jul 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (250 mL)ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC7 Oct 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (500 mL)ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC14 Oct 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1500 mL)ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC6 Jan 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
ITSODIO CLORURO GALENICA SENESE discontinuationINDUSTRIA FARMACEUTICA GALENICA SENESE S.R.L.24 Feb 2025not givenIncreased demand
Elevata richiesta: forniture discontinue

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

Questions

Is there a Sodium Chloride shortage?

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

When will Sodium Chloride be back in stock?

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

Why is Sodium Chloride in short supply?

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

Which companies have Sodium Chloride shortages?

Icu Medical, Galenica Senese.