Active Shortage

SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP

ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP in Canada?

Yes. SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP 9MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 20, 2024).

Why is SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file1 product · 0 same form & route

Affected strength9MG

Report last updated2024-12-20

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

9MG · DIN 00037796

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00037834

Strength

9MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

TOPICAL IRRIGATION INTRAPERITONEAL

Active Ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2024-12-20

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

3.33% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038881

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.225% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038873

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038903

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038946

AMINOSYN

DIN 00454907

AMINOSYN II

DIN 02126745