SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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 SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP 75MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 19, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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 BICARBONATE INJ 7.5%
INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJ 4.2%
INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.
SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION 84MG/ML
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
SODIUM BICARBONATE TAB 600MG
D.C. LABS LIMITED
800 SODIUM BICARBONATE POWDER
BAXTER CORPORATION
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
00038083
Strength
75MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347