Permanently Discontinued

BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL

ALLERGAN 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 BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 10, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL 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

Affected strength5MG

Last updated2020-03-10

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

NOVO-LEVOBUNOLOL - LIQ 0.5%

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

0.5% · DIN 02197464

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-LEVOBUNOLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.5% · DIN 02031167

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOVO-LEVOBUNOLOL - LIQ 0.25%

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

0.25% · DIN 02197456

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

BAUSCH & LOMB PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

0.50% · DIN 02231715

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-LEVOBUNOLOL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.5% · DIN 02237991

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ LEVOBUNOLOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.25% · DIN 02241715

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00637661

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

LEVOBUNOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-03-10

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ALLERGAN INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

2% · DIN 02241407

5MG · DIN 02245972

2.5MG · DIN 02239653

400MG · DIN 01997580

800MG · DIN 02267217

BETAGAN OPH SOLN 0.25%

0.25% · DIN 00751286