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CA ATC B05CB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Sodium Chloride shortage in Canada
Is there a Sodium Chloride shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Sodium Chloride products are reported short in Canada, the first since 25 Jul 2022. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1000 mL) | ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC | 25 Jul 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (250 mL) | ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC | 7 Oct 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (500 mL) | ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC | 14 Oct 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP (1500 mL) | ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC | 6 Jan 2023 | not given | 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.