Anticipated Shortage

HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

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 HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP in Canada?

A shortage of HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP 10000UNIT is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 14, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP not available?

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

When will HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 11, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 3 same form & route

Expected resolution~2 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength10000UNIT

Report last updated2026-10-14

Checked by MedShort2026-10-17

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

HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10000UNIT · DIN 02382326

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

HEPARIN SODIUM IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2UNIT · DIN 01990748

Different strengthSame dosage formNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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HEPARIN LEO 100UNIT/ML

LEO PHARMA INC

100UNIT · DIN 00727520

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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HEPARIN LEO INJ 1000UNIT/ML

LEO PHARMA INC

1000UNIT · DIN 00453811

Different strengthNot enough data to compareSame routeNo current shortage

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HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

1000UNIT · DIN 02264315

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

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.

Estimated Resolution

2026-12-11

~2 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02264307

Strength

10000UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

HEPARIN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-14

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

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

900MG · DIN 02395150

2% CALCIUM GLUCONATE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION

20MG · DIN 02538644

5% DEXTROSE INJECTION

50MG · DIN 02403536

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION

50MG · DIN 02236926

ADDNUTRIV

DIN 02497697

ADENOSINE INJECTION

3MG · DIN 02267659