Resolved

DUREZOL

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 there a shortage of DUREZOL in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for DUREZOL 0.05% is marked resolved (last updated September 23, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.05%

Last updated2026-09-23

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02415534

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

EMULSION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DIFLUPREDNATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-23

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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