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Anticipated Shortage

MIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01%

ALCON 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 MIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01% in Canada?

A shortage of MIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01% is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 24, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is MIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will MIOSTAT OPHTHALMIC LIQ 0.01% be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength.01%
Last updated2026-09-24

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

CARBASTAT

NOVARTIS OPHTHALMICS NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS (CANADA) INC

0.01% · DIN 02195585

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CARBACHOL INTRAOCULAR SOLUTION 0.01%

SABEX INC

0.1MG · DIN 02230337

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ISOPTO CARBACHOL 1.5%

ALCON CANADA INC

1.5% · DIN 00000655

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CARBACHOL TAB 2MG

ALLEN & HANBURYS A GLAXO CANADA LTD. CO.

2MG · DIN 00003212

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CARBACHOL INJECTION LIQ SC 0.25MG/ML

BIONICHE PHARMA (CANADA) LTD

.25MG · DIN 02095157

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ISOPTO CARBACHOL 3%

ALCON CANADA INC

3% · DIN 00000663

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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.

DIN

00042544

Strength

.01%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAOCULAR

Active Ingredient

CARBACHOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-24

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.