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Importation of UK-Authorized Potassium Chloride 15% w/v Concentrate for Solution for Infusion due to shortage of Canadian-authorized Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate

Issued October 24, 2023
Issue
There is a shortage of Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate in Canada due to disruptions in the manufacturing of the products. Given the medical necessity of this product and to help mitigate the shortage, Health Canada has permitted the exceptional, temporary importation and sale of UK-authorized Potassium Chloride 15% w/v Concentrate for Solution for Infusion with English-only labels.
Hazard description
Packaging - Product safety - Supply
Product
Product name
Potassium Chloride 15% w/v Concentrate for Solution for Infusion
Reference
ID
RA-74466