Drug safety notice: Supply disruption of Heparin in Sodium Chloride 0.9% infusion bags

April 1, 2022

We have recently been informed by manufacturers that there are currently supply constraints of Heparin (500 units) in Sodium Chloride 0.9% (500ml) infusion bags.

Colleagues who are responsible for preparing and administering drugs to be aware of the
shortage and how to make up the infusion bags if necessary. For further details please see Heparin information sheet.

For more information please contact the pharmacy department on ext. 5263/3783.