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The Issue: The single-source manufacturer of pre-mixed heparin 25000 units/ 500 mL D5W bags is on backorder with no alternative vendors available.

Anticipated Availability: February 2022

Northern Health is appreciative of all the assistance we have received to date from health care providers in the North supporting our COVID-19 immunization clinics.

NH December Formulary Update - Effective December 24, 2021

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The Interim Guidance: Public Health Management of Cases and Contacts Associated with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The issue: Hydralazine 20 mg/mL x 1 mL injectable is a single source item from Sterimax who has indicated the drug is in short supply with intermittent availability.

The Issue: Due to the shortage of medroxyprogesterone acetate 150 mg/mL injectable suspension (vials) in Canada, Health Canada has approved the importation of US-labelled pre-filled syringes from Pfizer in order to prevent supply gaps until Canadian product is available again (li

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the possibility of personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages was very real, an aerosol intubation box created by Dr. Hsien Yung Lai of Taiwan piqued Dr. Akhtar’s curiosity.