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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
Affected strength0.1%
Last updated2023-07-13

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

DICLOFENAC ECT 25MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 00870951

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

VOLTAREN TAB 25MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 00514004

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PRO-DICLOFENAC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00870978

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DICLOFENAC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02174677

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NU-DICLO ENTERIC COATED TAB 25MG

NU-PHARM INC

25MG · DIN 00886017

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 50MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02028670

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

02441020

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

See all DICLOFENAC SODIUM products →

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