Permanently Discontinued

APO-DIPIVEFRIN

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-DIPIVEFRIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-DIPIVEFRIN 0.1% 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.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file4 products

Affected strength0.1%

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

RATIO-DIPIVEFRIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.1% · DIN 02032376

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-DIPIVEFRIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.1% · DIN 02237868

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DIPIVEFRIN-LIQ OPH 0.1%

ALCON CANADA INC

.1% · DIN 02145324

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DPE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION - 0.1%

ALCON CANADA INC

.1% · DIN 02152525

Different strengthDifferent 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

02242232

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DIPIVEFRIN 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

Other (Please describe in comments)

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