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Active Shortage

APO-DIPIVEFRIN

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-DIPIVEFRIN in Canada?

Yes. APO-DIPIVEFRIN 0.1% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

When will APO-DIPIVEFRIN 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 file4 products
Affected strength0.1%
Last updated2017-10-05

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

RATIO-DIPIVEFRIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.1% · DIN 02032376

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DIPIVEFRIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.1% · DIN 02237868

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIPIVEFRIN-LIQ OPH 0.1%

ALCON CANADA INC

.1% · DIN 02145324

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DPE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION - 0.1%

ALCON CANADA INC

.1% · DIN 02152525

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

02242232

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DIPIVEFRIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)