ResolvedTier 3 — Critical

DEXTROSE INJECTION

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 DEXTROSE INJECTION in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for DEXTROSE INJECTION 50% is marked resolved (last updated November 11, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength50%

Report last updated2026-11-11

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

02517132

Strength

50%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DEXTROSE

Tier

Tier 3 — Critical

Last Updated

2026-11-11

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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