Drug Shortage Report for BSS STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION

Last updated on 2023-08-02 History
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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v1 2022-05-18 English Compare
v2 2022-05-18 French Compare
v3 2022-06-02 English Compare
v4 2023-01-03 English Compare
v5 2023-01-03 French Compare
v6 2023-01-24 English Compare
v7 2023-02-07 English Compare
v8 2023-05-03 English Compare
v9 2023-08-02 English Compare
v10 2023-08-02 French Compare
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