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Shortage Avoided

BACTERIOSTATIC 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 there a shortage of BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 9MG is marked resolved (last updated May 31, 2018).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength9MG
Last updated2018-05-31

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

00037818

Strength

9MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-05-31

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.