Permanently Discontinued

SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

PFIZER 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 SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 146MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 7, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file5 products

Affected strength146MG

Last updated2018-09-07

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 INHALATION SOLUTION U.S.P. (0.90% NACL)

MEDEX, INC.

0.9% · DIN 00612073

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

234MG · DIN 00392499

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MURO 128 OPH SOLN 2%

BAUSCH & LOMB CANADA INC.

2% · DIN 00741183

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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NATRUM MUR GLOBULE 1DH-30CH

BOIRON LABORATOIRES

1DH · DIN 00682802

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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SODIUM CHLORIDE TAB 1GM

INGRAM AND BELL INC.

1G · DIN 00120030

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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.