Drug Report History
Below you will find the report version history. When a report is updated, a new version of the report is created. The report history allows you to see the changes between versions. You can select two versions of the report to compare. The fields that were changed between versions will be highlighted in yellow.
The translation of reports creates two separate versions which is why some reports may not seem to have any differences. In this case, only the language field below will be highlighted in yellow.
| Version v8-EN | Version v1-EN | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | English | English |
| Date Updated | 2023-05-03 | 2022-05-18 |
| 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 | Anticipated 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. Continue to manage inventory | |
| Health Canada comments |