Anticipated Shortage

TRIESENCE

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

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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 there a shortage of TRIESENCE in Canada?

A shortage of TRIESENCE 40MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 30, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is TRIESENCE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.

When will TRIESENCE 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?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength40MG

Report last updated2026-10-30

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

NASACORT AQ

SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTH INC

55MCG · DIN 02213834

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TRIADERM CRM 0.1%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 00716960

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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ORACORT

TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

0.1% · DIN 01964054

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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ARISTOCORT R

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

0.1% · DIN 02194031

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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ARISTOCORT C

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

0.5% · DIN 02194066

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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NASACORT ALLERGY 24HR

SANOFI CONSUMER HEALTH INC

55MCG · DIN 02417510

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02368676

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRAVITREAL

Active Ingredient

TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-30

Reason for Shortage

Shortage of an active ingredient.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

7.5MG · DIN 02450267

10MG · DIN 02339528

2.5MG · DIN 02369257

5MG · DIN 02339501

AFINITOR DISPERZ

5MG · DIN 02425661

AFINITOR DISPERZ

2MG · DIN 02425645

AFINITOR DISPERZ

3MG · DIN 02425653

140MG · DIN 02487306

70MG · DIN 02479613

0.1% · DIN 00893560

100MG · DIN 02381559

1000MG · DIN 02381567