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Version v4-EN Version v3-EN
Language English English
Date Updated 2023-01-03 2022-06-02
Drug Identification Number 00512990 00512990
Brand name BSS STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION BSS STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION
Common or Proper name BSS BAG 500ML-CDN BSS BAG 500ML-CDN
Company Name ALCON CANADA INC ALCON CANADA INC
Ingredients SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE CALCIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE SODIUM ACETATE TRIHYDRATE MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE CALCIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE
Strength(s) 0.39% 0.03% 0.048% 0.075% 0.64% 0.17% 0.39% 0.03% 0.048% 0.075% 0.64% 0.17%
Dosage form(s) SOLUTION SOLUTION
Route of administration IRRIGATION OPHTHALMIC OPHTHALMIC IRRIGATION OPHTHALMIC OPHTHALMIC
Packaging size 500ml 500ml
ATC code V07AB V07AB
ATC description ALL OTHER NON-THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS ALL OTHER NON-THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS
Reason for shortage Shortage of an active ingredient. Shortage of an active ingredient.
Anticipated start date 2022-06-01 2022-06-01
Actual start date
Estimated end date 2023-06-30 2022-06-13
Actual end date
Shortage status Actual shortage Actual shortage
Tier 3 Status No No
Company comments Estimated end date was updated for mid 2023 as shortages are ongoing, and inventory is being carefully managed
Health Canada comments