Active Shortage

APO-TIMOP

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-TIMOP in Canada?

Yes. APO-TIMOP 0.5% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 28, 2026).

Why is APO-TIMOP not available?

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

When will APO-TIMOP 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 · 2 same form & route

Affected strength0.5%

Report last updated2026-08-28

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

TIMOPTIC

ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES

0.5% · DIN 00451207

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ TIMOLOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.5% · DIN 02166720

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

TIMOPTIC-XE

ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES

0.5% · DIN 02171899

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TIMOLOL

AA PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 00755842

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

00755834

Strength

0.5%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

TIMOLOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-28

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-TIMOP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2019-01-03

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

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