Drug Shortage Report for BSS STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION
| Report ID | 160881 |
| Drug Identification Number | 00512990 |
| Brand name | BSS STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION |
| Common or Proper name | BSS BAG 500ML-CDN |
| Company Name | ALCON CANADA INC |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | 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% |
| Dosage form(s) | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | IRRIGATION OPHTHALMIC OPHTHALMIC |
| Packaging size | 500ml |
| ATC code | V07AB |
| ATC description | ALL OTHER NON-THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS |
| Reason for shortage | Shortage of an active ingredient. |
| Anticipated start date | 2022-06-01 |
| Actual start date | |
| Estimated end date | 2023-06-30 |
| Actual end date | 2023-07-30 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2023-08-02 |
| 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 | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 2665 MEADOWPINE BLVD MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA L5N 8C7 |
| Company contact information |
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| v11 | 2023-08-02 | French | Compare |
| v10 | 2023-08-02 | French | Compare |
| v9 | 2023-08-02 | English | Compare |
| v8 | 2023-05-03 | English | Compare |
| v7 | 2023-02-07 | English | Compare |
| v6 | 2023-01-24 | English | Compare |
| v5 | 2023-01-03 | French | Compare |
| v4 | 2023-01-03 | English | Compare |
| v3 | 2022-06-02 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2022-05-18 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2022-05-18 | English | Compare |
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