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Shortage Avoided

BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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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 WATER FOR INJECTION USP in Canada?

Yes. BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP 30ML has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 16, 2026).

Why is BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP not available?

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

When will BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is September 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

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength30ML

Last updated2024-04-25

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

00038202

Strength

30ML

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

WATER

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-04-25

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-09-16

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2026-06-19

Active Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

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