Anticipated Shortage

SODIUM CHLORIDE 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 CHLORIDE INJECTION USP in Canada?

A shortage of SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 9MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 9, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?

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

When will SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 2, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Expected resolution~15 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength9MG

Report last updated2026-10-09

Checked by MedShort2026-10-17

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

2026-11-02

~15 days remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

00037796

Strength

9MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAPERITONEAL INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-09

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 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2024-06-12

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2024-03-06

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

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

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672