Active Shortage

APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC

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 there a shortage of APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC in Canada?

Yes. APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC 0.1% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 13, 2023).

Why is APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC not available?

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

When will APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength0.1%

Report last updated2023-07-13

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

DICLOFENAC

PHARMA STULLN INC.

0.1% · DIN 02475065

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PENNSAID

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

1.5% · DIN 02247265

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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JAMP DICLOFENAC TOPICAL SOLUTION

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

1.5% · DIN 02472309

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TARO-DICLOFENAC

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

1.5% · DIN 02420988

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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VOLTAREN

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00632724

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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APO-DICLO

APOTEX INC

25MG · DIN 00839175

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02441020

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

See all DICLOFENAC SODIUM products →

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2023-07-13

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2019-02-13

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

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50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244