LATANOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
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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 LATANOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LATANOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 50MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LATANOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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.
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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
02489570
Strength
50MCG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
LATANOPROST
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-04-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
9MG · DIN 02304341
200MG · DIN 02459906
0.4MG · DIN 02432188
0.6MG · DIN 02432196
100MG · DIN 02507668
0.05MG · DIN 02457059
2MG · DIN 02457075
0.2% · DIN 02515377
1G · DIN 02437112
500MG · DIN 02437104
10G · DIN 02437120
2G · DIN 02499096