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VOLTAREN OPHTHA
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 VOLTAREN OPHTHA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VOLTAREN OPHTHA 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 12, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is VOLTAREN OPHTHA not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
01940414
Strength
0.1%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-04-29
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
VOLTAREN OPHTHA has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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.
2.5MG · DIN 02369257
10MG · DIN 02339528
5MG · DIN 02339501
7.5MG · DIN 02450267
2MG · DIN 02425645
5MG · DIN 02425661
3MG · DIN 02425653
140MG · DIN 02487306
70MG · DIN 02479613
0.1% · DIN 00893560
100MG · DIN 02381559
1000MG · DIN 02381567