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APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC
APOTEX INC
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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.
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
VOLTAREN TAB 25MG
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
PRO-DICLOFENAC
PRO DOC LIMITEE
TEVA-DICLOFENAC
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NU-DICLO ENTERIC COATED TAB 25MG
NU-PHARM INC
TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 50MG
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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
02441020
Strength
0.1%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-02-13
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178