BETOPTIC S
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
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 BETOPTIC S discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BETOPTIC S 0.25% has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 2, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is BETOPTIC S not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
BETOPTIC LIQ
ALCON CANADA INC
SANDOZ BETAXOLOL
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
NOVO-BETAXOLOL
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
01908448
Strength
0.25%
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Business reasons
Other Products from NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2.5MG · DIN 02369257
10MG · DIN 02339528
5MG · DIN 02339501
7.5MG · DIN 02450267
2MG · DIN 02425645
5MG · DIN 02425661
3MG · DIN 02425653
140MG · DIN 02487306
70MG · DIN 02479613
0.1% · DIN 00893560
100MG · DIN 02381559
1000MG · DIN 02381567