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Anticipated Shortage

SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP in Canada?

A shortage of SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP 84MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated May 11, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP not available?

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

When will SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is July 30, 2027. 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
Expected resolution~10 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength84MG
Last updated2026-05-11

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.

Other Products

SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION 84MG/ML

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

84MG · DIN 00701572

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SODIUM BICARBONATE INJ 4.2%

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

42MG · DIN 00243914

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SODIUM BICARBONATE INJ 7.5%

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

75MG · DIN 00243922

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SODIUM BICARBONATE TAB 600MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

600MG · DIN 00221619

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

800 SODIUM BICARBONATE POWDER

BAXTER CORPORATION

650G · DIN 00774995

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2027-07-30

~10 months remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

00261998

Strength

84MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

SODIUM BICARBONATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-05-11

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

SODIUM BICARBONATE INJECTION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.