Permanently Discontinued

APO-LEVOBUNOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION USP 0.5%

APOTEX 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 APO-LEVOBUNOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION USP 0.5% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-LEVOBUNOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION USP 0.5% has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-LEVOBUNOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION USP 0.5% not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength0.5%

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.

Closest Matches

NOVO-LEVOBUNOLOL - LIQ 0.5%

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

0.5% · DIN 02197464

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-LEVOBUNOLOL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.5% · DIN 02237991

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

RATIO-LEVOBUNOLOL

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0.5% · DIN 02031167

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOVO-LEVOBUNOLOL - LIQ 0.25%

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

0.25% · DIN 02197456

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

BAUSCH & LOMB PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

0.50% · DIN 02231715

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ LEVOBUNOLOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.25% · DIN 02241715

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02241574

Strength

0.5%

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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