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Apraclonidine shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Apraclonidine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

Resolved
IOPIDINE
0.5% · SOLUTION · ESSENTIAL PHARMA SWITZERLAND GMBH
DIN 02076306 · ended May 20, 2025 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
IOPIDINE
1% · SOLUTION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00888354 · ended Jan 22, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
IOPIDINE
.5% · SOLUTION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 02076306 · ended Apr 12, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
IOPIDINE OPH SOL 1%
1% · LIQUID · ALCON CANADA INC
DIN 00888354 · ended Jan 8, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Apraclonidine. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Apraclonidine is classified under “ANTIGLAUCOMA PREPARATIONS AND MIOTICS” (ATC S01EA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Apraclonidine be back in stock in Canada?

Apraclonidine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Apraclonidine in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.