Active Shortage

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE in Canada?

Yes. POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE 20mEq has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 9, 2026).

Why is POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE not available?

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

When will POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 30, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when 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

Expected resolution~18 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength20mEq

Report last updated2026-09-09

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

149MG · DIN 00037869

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

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.

⚠ 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.

Potassium Chloride 15% w/v Concentrate for Solution for Infusion

Importation of UK-Authorized Potassium Chloride 15% w/v Concentrate for Solution for Infusion due to shortage of Canadian-authorized Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate

2023-10-24

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

00402206

Strength

20mEq

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2026-09-09

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2023-01-03

Shortage Avoided

Demand increase for the drug.

2022-10-20

Shortage Avoided

Demand increase for the drug.

Other Products from OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

9MG · DIN 02150204

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION

250MG · DIN 02486717

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 25MG/ML

25MG · DIN 00582662

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML

50MG · DIN 00582654

BAXEDIN 2% - 70%

DIN 02251477

BAXEDIN LIQ 20%

20% · DIN 00658413