Drug Shortage Report for FOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP
| Report ID | 268583 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02139480 |
| Brand name | FOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP |
| Common or Proper name | FOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP |
| Company Name | FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | FOLIC ACID |
| Strength(s) | 5MG |
| Dosage form(s) | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Packaging size | 10 mL |
| ATC code | B03BB |
| ATC description | VITAMIN B12 AND FOLIC ACID |
| Reason for shortage | Demand increase for the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2025-11-01 |
| Actual start date | 2025-10-14 |
| Estimated end date | 2026-01-15 |
| Actual end date | |
| Shortage status | Actual shortage |
| Updated date | 2025-10-15 |
| Company comments | Fresenius Kabi Canada regrets to advise that due to a further increase in demand, we have encountered a supply interruption on our Folic Acid Injection, USP 5 mg/mL, 10 mL Vial earlier than expected. Inventory has now been depleted effective October 14, 2025. We estimate availability of stock by January 15, 2026. |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 165 GALAXY BLVD, SUITE 100 TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA M9W 0C8 |
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