Shortage Avoided

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE 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 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP 149MG is marked resolved (last updated June 7, 2018).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength149MG

Last updated2018-06-07

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

00037869

Strength

149MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-06-07

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-06-18

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.