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STERILE WATER FOR 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 STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP 100% has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 20, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
00038245
Strength
100%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
WATER
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-05-13
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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.
DIN 00038881
DIN 00038873
DIN 00038903
DIN 00038946
DIN 00454907
DIN 02126745
DIN 00742619
200MG · DIN 00037966
700MG · DIN 00244988
400MG · DIN 00470953
500MG · DIN 00037974
100MG · DIN 00037958