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Diagnosticagents: shortage status in Canada

4 of the 4 diagnosticagents rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in Canada. When one drug in a class is short, demand often shifts to its alternatives, so related drugs can tighten too; each page below shows which manufacturers are affected and the latest recovery estimates.

Fluorescein (Diofluor Strips) Widespread shortage 4 of 5 reported products affected · est. return Sep 30, 2026 Fluorescein Benoxinate (Fluress) Partial shortage 1 of 2 reported products affected Proxymetacaine Fluorescein Partial shortage 1 of 1 reported products affected Rose Bengal Partial shortage 1 of 1 reported products affected

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read these statuses

Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.