TRUSOPT
ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
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 TRUSOPT discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TRUSOPT 2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 10, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TRUSOPT 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.
Closest Matches
MED-DORZOLAMIDE
GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
JAMP-DORZOLAMIDE
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
RIVA-DORZOLAMIDE
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
APO-DORZOLAMIDE
APOTEX INC
DORZOLAMIDE EYE DROPS BP
HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
Other Products
DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
BAUSCH & LOMB INC
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
02216205
Strength
2%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Other Products from ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02277182
30MG · DIN 02277174
50MG · DIN 02277190
10MG · DIN 02277166
15MG · DIN 02277131
20MG · DIN 02277158
60MG · DIN 02277204
80MG · DIN 02277212
DIN 02240113
DIN 02258692
25MG · DIN 02470292
35MG · DIN 02470306