Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE 2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 21, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ DORZOLAMIDE 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 file6 products
Affected strength2%
Last updated2025-05-21

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.

Closest Matches

MED-DORZOLAMIDE

GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

2% · DIN 02457210

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DORZOLAMIDE

APOTEX INC

2% · DIN 02296055

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-DORZOLAMIDE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

2% · DIN 02453347

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DORZOLAMIDE EYE DROPS BP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

2% · DIN 02489260

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

BAUSCH & LOMB INC

20MG · DIN 02395142

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DORZOLAMIDE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

20MG · DIN 02522373

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02316307

Strength

2%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DORZOLAMIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons