Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ FLUOROMETHOLONE

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 FLUOROMETHOLONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ FLUOROMETHOLONE 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 2, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ FLUOROMETHOLONE 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 file2 products

Affected strength0.1%

Last updated2026-09-02

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

PMS-FLUOROMETHOLONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.1% · DIN 02238568

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

FML FORTE SUS 0.25%

ALLERGAN INC

0.25% · DIN 00707511

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00432814

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

FLUOROMETHOLONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

SANDOZ FLUOROMETHOLONE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-09-02

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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