ACUVAIL
ABBVIE CORPORATION
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 ACUVAIL in Canada?
Yes. ACUVAIL 0.45% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 4, 2026).
Why is ACUVAIL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will ACUVAIL be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 18, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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.
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APOTEX INC
MINT-KETOROLAC
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
MAR-KETOROLAC
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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
02369362
Strength
0.45%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
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.
Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from ABBVIE CORPORATION
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
150MG · DIN 02316838
35MG · DIN 02246896
35MG · DIN 02370417
0.5% · DIN 01968300
0.4% · DIN 02248722
0.2% · DIN 02236876
0.15% · DIN 02248151
10MG · DIN 02443910
1400UNIT · DIN 02569086
100UNIT · DIN 01981501
50UNIT · DIN 02531577
200UNIT · DIN 02531585