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Resolved

SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

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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 SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 9MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 9, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength9MG

Last updated2026-08-12

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

00037842

Strength

9MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-12

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP has 6 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-06-08

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2025-08-26

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2025-07-16

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2023-02-23

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2018-08-09

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

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

3.33% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038881

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.225% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038873

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038903

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038946

AMINOSYN

DIN 00454907

AMINOSYN II

DIN 02126745