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Active Shortage

ODAN-PILOCARPINE

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of ODAN-PILOCARPINE in Canada?

Yes. ODAN-PILOCARPINE 1% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is ODAN-PILOCARPINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ODAN-PILOCARPINE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength1%
Last updated2017-10-05

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

R.O. -CARPINE 1%

RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

1% · DIN 01907654

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MIOCARPINE OPH SOLN 1%

IOLAB PHARMACEUTICALS

1% · DIN 00759945

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ISOPTO CARPINE

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

2% · DIN 00000868

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MIOCARPINE OPH SOLN 2%

IOLAB PHARMACEUTICALS

2% · DIN 00759961

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ISOPTO CARPINE LIQ 6%

ALCON CANADA INC

60G · DIN 00000892

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PILOPINE HS 4%

ALCON CANADA INC

4% · DIN 00575240

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

00627739

Strength

1%

Dosage Form

Solution

Route

Ophthalmic

Active Ingredient

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

See all Pilocarpine Hydrochloride products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History