Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

APO-TIMOP GEL

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 APO-TIMOP GEL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-TIMOP GEL has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 3, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-TIMOP GEL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file4 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2019-01-03
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.

Other Products

TIMOPTIC

ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES

0.5% · DIN 00451207

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

TIMOLOL

AA PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 00755842

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

TIMOPTIC-XE

ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES

0.5% · DIN 02171899

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDOZ TIMOLOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.5% · DIN 02166720

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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

02290812

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-03

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons