Anticipated Shortage

FML

ABBVIE CORPORATION

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 FML in Canada?

A shortage of FML 0.1% is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 9, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is FML not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will FML be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 5, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file2 products

Expected resolution~7 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength0.1%

Last updated2026-09-09

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

PMS-FLUOROMETHOLONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.1% · DIN 02238568

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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FML FORTE SUS 0.25%

ALLERGAN INC

0.25% · DIN 00707511

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-05

~7 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

00247855

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION DROPS

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

FLUOROMETHOLONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-09

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ABBVIE CORPORATION

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

35MG · DIN 02246896

150MG · DIN 02316838

35MG · DIN 02370417

0.5% · DIN 01968300

0.4% · DIN 02248722

0.45% · DIN 02369362