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

APO-TIMOP OPH SOLN 0.25%

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 OPH SOLN 0.25% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-TIMOP OPH SOLN 0.25% has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-TIMOP OPH SOLN 0.25% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Last updated2019-01-02

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

MERCK CANADA INC

0.25% · DIN 00451193

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

TIMOLOL

AA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 00755869

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

BLOCADREN TAB 10MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

10MG · DIN 00353922

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

BLOCADREN TAB 20MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

20MG · DIN 00495611

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

MYLAN-TIMOLOL

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.5% · DIN 00893781

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

NU-TIMOLOL TAB 10MG

NU-PHARM INC

10MG · DIN 02044617

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

00755826

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons