Active Shortage

CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%

BAXTER CORPORATION

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 CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10% in Canada?

Yes. CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10% 100MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated January 14, 2025).

Why is CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.

When will CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10% be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file4 products

Affected strength100MG

Report last updated2025-01-14

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Closest Matches

CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION, USP 10%

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

100MG · DIN 02141019

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION USP 10%

STERIMAX INC

100MG · DIN 02555042

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

2% CALCIUM GLUCONATE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

20MG · DIN 02538644

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION

STERIMAX INC

20MG · DIN 02556871

Different strengthSame 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?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02523140

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CALCIUM GLUCONATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-01-14

Reason for Shortage

Shortage of an active ingredient.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from BAXTER CORPORATION

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

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 3.3% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438014

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786292

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438049

(20MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786209

(20MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00437999

(40 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786217