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Anticipated Shortage

TRAVATAN Z

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TRAVATAN Z in Canada?

A shortage of TRAVATAN Z 0.004% is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 25, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is TRAVATAN Z not available?

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

When will TRAVATAN Z be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 30, 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 file5 products
Expected resolution~2 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength0.004%
Last updated2026-09-25

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

TRAVATAN

ALCON CANADA INC

0.004% · DIN 02244896

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-TRAVOPROST Z

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.004% · DIN 02424479

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-TRAVOPROST Z

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.004% · DIN 02428121

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-TRAVOPROST

APOTEX INC

0.003% · DIN 02489775

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IZBA

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

0.003% · DIN 02457997

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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.

Estimated Resolution

2026-11-30

~2 months remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

02318008

Strength

0.004%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

TRAVOPROST

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-25

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.