Permanently Discontinued

BETOPTIC S

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 BETOPTIC S discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BETOPTIC S 0.25% has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 2, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BETOPTIC S 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 file3 products

Affected strength0.25%

Last updated2025-06-02

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

BETOPTIC LIQ

ALCON CANADA INC

0.5% · DIN 00695688

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ BETAXOLOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.5% · DIN 02235971

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOVO-BETAXOLOL

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

0.5% · DIN 02240050

Different strengthDifferent 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

01908448

Strength

0.25%

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

BETAXOLOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-06-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

BETOPTIC S has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2023-01-19

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

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

2.5MG · DIN 02369257

10MG · DIN 02339528

5MG · DIN 02339501

7.5MG · DIN 02450267

2MG · DIN 02425645

5MG · DIN 02425661