Drug Shortage Report for POTASS CHLOR 40MEQ 5% DEX AND 0.9% SOD CHLOR
| Report ID | 9057 |
| Drug Identification Number | 00786306 |
| Brand name | POTASS CHLOR 40MEQ 5% DEX AND 0.9% SOD CHLOR |
| Common or Proper name | 40 mmol Potassium Chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP |
| Company Name | BAXTER CORPORATION |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | DEXTROSE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| Strength(s) | 5G 300MG 900MG |
| Dosage form(s) | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS |
| Packaging size | 1000mL |
| ATC code | B05BB |
| ATC description | I.V. SOLUTIONS |
| Reason for shortage | Delay in shipping of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2017-05-01 |
| Actual start date | 2017-05-01 |
| Estimated end date | 2017-09-25 |
| Actual end date | 2017-09-25 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2017-09-26 |
| Company comments | Possible alternatives available in 1000mL size are as follows: JB1674 40 mmol Potassium Chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection USP JB1434 40 mmol Potassium Chloride in 3.3% Dextrose and 0.3% Sodium Chloride Injection USP JB1264 40 mmol Potassium Chloride in 5% Dextrose Injection USP JB1984 40 mmol Potassium Chloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 7125 MISSISSAUGA ROAD MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA L5N 0C2 |
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| v7 | 2017-09-26 | English | Compare |
| v6 | 2017-09-25 | French | Compare |
| v5 | 2017-09-25 | English | Compare |
| v4 | 2017-09-14 | French | Compare |
| v3 | 2017-09-14 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2017-05-04 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2017-05-04 | English | Compare |
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