Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.004% has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 21, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-TRAVOPROST Z OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength0.004%
Last updated2020-01-21

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

TRAVATAN

ALCON CANADA INC

0.004% · DIN 02244896

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-TRAVOPROST Z

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.004% · DIN 02424479

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-TRAVOPROST Z

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.004% · DIN 02428121

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-TRAVOPROST

APOTEX INC

0.003% · DIN 02489775

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IZBA

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

0.003% · DIN 02457997

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02412063

Strength

0.004%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

TRAVOPROST

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Shortage History